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Updated: May 21, 2025
One day Iblís, the Evil Spirit, appeared to Zohák in the disguise of a good and virtuous man, and conversed with him in the most agreeable manner. Pleased with his eloquence, the youth Suspected not the speaker's truth; But praised the sweet impassioned strain, And asked him to discourse again.
Feridún inquired of Arnawáz why Zohák had chosen the route towards Ind; and she replied, "For two reasons: the first is, he expects to encounter thee in that quarter; and if he fails, he will subdue the whole country, which is the seat of sorcery, and thus obtain possession of a renowned magician who can charm thee into his power.
It is recorded that Zohák's dread of Feridún was so great, that day by day he became more irritable, wasting away in bitterness of spirit, for people of all ranks kept continually talking of the young invader, and were daily expecting his approach. At last he came, and Zohák was subdued, and his power extinguished.
Gladstone would have produced an union which can be compared only to that which is the subject of a wild Persian fable. King Zohak we tell the story as Mr. Southey tells it to us gave the devil leave to kiss his shoulders. Instantly two serpents sprang out, who, in the fury of hunger, attacked his head, and attempted to get at his brain. Zohak pulled them away, and tore them with his nails.
"Glad tidings thou hast given to me, My glory owes its birth to thee; I bless the day, and bless the hour, Which placed this Jemshíd in my power. Now to Zohák, a captive bound, I send the wanderer thou hast found; For he who charms the monarch's eyes, With this long-sought, this noble prize, On solemn word and oath, obtains A wealthy kingdom for his pains."
"Since I am in thy power, Do with me what thou wilt why should I dread Thy utmost vengeance, why express a wish To save my body from a moment's pain!" As soon as Zohák heard these words he resolved upon a horrible deed of vengeance.
Jemshíd, high in power, Whose diadem was brilliant as the sun, Who ruled the demons never in his pride Dreamt of the conquest of Mázinderán! Remember Feridún, he overthrew Zohák destroyed the tyrant, but he never Thought of the conquest of Mázinderán!
He who is satisfied with earthly joys, Can never know the blessedness of Heaven; His soul must still be dark. Why do the good Suffer in this world, but to be prepared For future rest and happiness? The name Of Feridún is honoured among men, Whilst curses load the memory of Zohák."
It is related that Jemshíd had two sisters, named Shahrnáz and Arnawáz. They had been both seized, and conveyed to Zohák by his people, and continued in confinement for some time in the King's harem, but they were afterwards released by Feridún. The tyrant's cruelty and oppression had become intolerable. He was constantly shedding blood, and committing every species of crime.
Kandrú, the keeper of the talisman, having effected his escape, fled to Zohák, to whom he gave intelligence of the release of his women, the destruction of the talisman, and the conquest of his empire. "The sign of retribution has appeared, For sorrow is the fruit of evil deeds."
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