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Updated: May 17, 2025
The services of the stool-bearer were thus in constant requisition, since it was deemed quite impossible that his Majesty could ascend or descend his somewhat lofty war-car without such aid. The rank of the bow-bearer was probably nearly as great as that of the driver of the chariot.
The office of the stool-bearer, was to assist the king as he mounted his chariot or dismounted from it. He carried a golden stool, and followed the royal chariot closely, in order that he might be at hand whenever his master felt disposed to alight.
It had a short straight blade, a mere crossbar for a guard, and a handle almost devoid of ornament. The officers in most close attendance on the monarch's person were, in war, his charioteer, his stool-bearer, his bow-bearer, and his quiver-bearer; in peace, his parasol-bearer, and his fan bearer, who was also privileged to carry what has been termed "the royal pocket-handkerchief."
Such inclosures were the delight of all Persians. In war he was attended with various officers in close attendance on his person, the stool-bearer, the bow-bearer, etc. In peace, there was another set, among whom was "the parasol-bearer," for to be sheltered by the parasol was an exclusive privilege of the king, the fan-bearer, etc.
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