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The champion, in consequence, proceeded forthwith from Mázinderán to Persia, and when he entered the capital, he was joyously welcomed, and at once entreated by the people to take the sovereignty upon himself. It was said of Nauder: The gloom of tyranny has hid The light his father's counsel gave; The hope of life is lost amid The desolation of the grave.
When the army had arrived within the limits of Mázinderán, Kai-káús ordered Gíw to select two thousand of the bravest men, the boldest wielders of the battle-axe, and proceed rapidly towards the city. In his progress, according to the king's instructions, he burnt and destroyed everything of value, mercilessly slaying man, woman, and child.
Kai-káús, however, was not to be diverted from his purpose; and with respect to what his predecessors had not done, he considered himself superior in might and influence to either Feridún, Jemshíd, Minúchihr, or Kai-kobád, who had never aspired to the conquest of Mázinderán.
The king was both grieved and angry at this situation of affairs, and invited the ambassador to his presence. After inquiring respecting Káús and the Persian army, he said: "And thou art Rustem, clothed with mighty power, Who slaughtered the White Demon, and now comest To crush the monarch of Mázinderán!"
The wealth of the country was immediately afterwards secured; and at the recommendation of Rustem, Aúlád was appointed governor of Mázinderán. After the usual thanksgivings and rejoicings on account of the victory, Káús and his warriors returned to Persia, where splendid honors and rewards were bestowed on every soldier for his heroic services.
I now eat the salt of Kai-khosráu, and my allegiance is due to him." He spoke, and raised his battle-axe, and rushed, Swift as a demon of Mázinderán, Against Afrásiyáb, who, frowning, cried: "Approach not like a furious elephant, Heedless what may befall thee nor provoke The wrath of him whose certain aim is death."
As soon as Rustem had come within a short distance of the court of the king of Mázinderán, accounts reached his majesty of the approach of another ambassador, when a deputation of warriors was sent to receive him.
Should'st thou release the king, thy name will be Exalted o'er the earth. Then don thy mail, And gain immortal honor." Rustem replied that it was a long journey to Mázinderán, and that the king had been six months on the road.
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