بخش 5
Prose Version
Many Turkish scouts were on the path, but a hero engaged them and they fled to Afrasiyab. Afrasiyab, angered, sent Qalun, a deceitful warrior, to ambush the Iranians in the mountains. Meanwhile, Rustam, traveling to find the new King, reached Mount Alborz and found a young man sitting on a throne in a beautiful meadow. The young man invited Rustam to join him. Rustam revealed he was seeking Kay Qobad to bring him the crown of Iran. The young man revealed he was Kay Qobad. Rustam paid homage and delivered Zal's message. Kay Qobad shared a dream of two white falcons bringing him a crown, interpreting Rustam's arrival as its fulfillment. They set off for Iran but encountered Qalun's ambush. Rustam, telling Kay Qobad to stand back, fought Qalun alone. He seized Qalun's spear and impaled him, lifting him from his saddle and planting the spear in the ground like a spit. Qalun's army fled. Rustam and Kay Qobad continued to meet Zal. After a week of council, Kay Qobad was crowned King on the eighth day.