بخش 10
Prose Version
When they reached the forest and the wolf's lair, Mirin and the ferryman pointed out the location to Gushtasp and retreated, filled with fear and anxiety. They feared the young hero would be killed by the beast. Gushtasp dismounted, prayed to God for strength and protection, and entered the forest. When the wolf saw him, it roared and tore up the ground. Gushtasp rained arrows upon it, wounding the beast. The wolf attacked, ripping open Gushtasp's black horse from testicles to navel. Gushtasp then drew his sword and struck the wolf on its head, slicing it in half down to its waist. He thanked God for the victory, extracted two of the wolf's long fangs, and returned to the riverbank where Mirin and Hishuy were waiting, expecting him to be dead. They were amazed to see him alive. Gushtasp explained he had killed the beast and told them to go see the carcass. Mirin and Hishuy went to the forest and saw the massive wolf, resembling an elephant, cut in two. They returned to Gushtasp, and Mirin offered him gifts, but Gushtasp accepted only a horse and returned home to Katayun. Mirin then rushed to Caesar, claiming he had killed the wolf himself. Caesar, overjoyed, visited the site, saw the massive carcass, and held a great feast. He then gave his daughter to Mirin, and letters were sent out announcing Mirin's great feat.