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I have a great battle to fight, in which I may be conquered, and I must rid this country of the magicians with whom it is encumbered. But be sure that, when all is done, I will not fail of the promises which I have made." So Rustem returned to King Kaoüs, and, dropping the blood of the White Genius into his eyes, gave him back his sight.
"My lord," answered Rustem, "I charged the King of Mazanderan, spear in hand; I struck him on the girdle, but when I thought to see him fall from his saddle, he changed himself into a rock before my eyes, and now he feels nothing that I can do." Then King Kaoüs commanded that they should take up the rock and put it before his throne.
And this the King did. The next day Kaoüs and his army set out to return to the land of Persia. When he had reached his palace, he seated himself upon his throne, and sending for Rustem, put him at his side. Rustem said, "My lord, permit me to go back to the old man Zal, my father." The King commanded that they should bring splendid presents for the hero.
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