بخش 11
Prose Version
Rustam and Giv arrived at the court with open hearts and good intentions. When they bowed before King Kavus, he was enraged and gave no answer. He shouted at Giv, asking why he had delayed and brought Rustam so late, ordering Tus to seize Rustam and hang him alive. Rustam, furious, retorted that Kavus was unfit to rule and should hang Sohrab instead if he could. He struck Tus's hand aside, knocking him down, and stormed out, declaring he was a servant of God, not Kavus. He mounted Rakhsh, threatening that without him, the Iranians would be carrion for vultures. The nobles, terrified of the looming threat from Sohrab, urged Gudarz to intervene. Gudarz admonished Kavus for his rashness, and the King, realizing his error, sent Gudarz to bring Rustam back. Gudarz caught up with Rustam and pleaded with him not to abandon Iran to Sohrab. Rustam, though reluctant and angry, was swayed by duty and the potential shame of fleeing. He returned to the court, where Kavus apologized, blaming his temper. Rustam accepted the apology, reaffirming his loyalty. They then held a feast, delaying the war preparations until the next day.