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part21 •Shahnameh• The Book of Kings Feraydun Sends Jandal to the Yemen: After fifty years had passed Feraydun was the father of three fine sons, all worthy to wear the crown. They were As tall as cypresses, fair as the spring, The image of their father and their king. Even before their father had named them they could hold their own against elephants. The two older boys were sons of Shahrnaz, the youngest the son of Arnavaz. When Feraydun saw their worth, he asked his advisor Jandal to search the world for three princesses born from the same mother and father, who would be worthy brides for his sons. Jandal was a wise and discerning man, and immediately he began to make inquiries as to which kings in which countries had marriageable daughters. He found no one in Iran who was worthy of this honor, but then he came before Sarv, the king of the Yemen, as splendid as a pheasant strutting among spring flowers; he kissed the ground and showered flattery on this subject king. continue in replies👇 👇
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2: When the king of the Yemen heard this he withered like a water-lily that is plucked from the water. He said to himself, “If I don’t see my three lovely daughters at my bedside, the brightness of the day will be like night’s darkness to me. But I should keep my lips sealed about this; I must be in no hurry to give an answer. I’I] consult with my advisors, and see what they say.” He had a suitable lodging prepared for Feraydun’s messenger. Then he summoned his advisors and put the matter before them. He said, “I have three daughters, bright as lit tapers in their loveliness, and because of them Feraydun had laid a trap for me. He wants to separate me from these girls, who are as dear to me as my sight. His messenger proposes that Feraydun’s three princes take my three girls as brides.
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