'The dynasty of the Kajars translated from the original Persian manuscript presented by His Majesty Faty Aly Shah to Sir Harford Jones Brydges ... to which is prefixed a succinct account of the history of Persia previous to that period illustarted with plates and a map of Western Persia' [‎167] (188/684)

PRELIMINARY MATTER.
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and constancy, were sung in the streets, before Hajy
Ibrahim's face; and that the general population of
Shiraz would hail his majesty's return to it with
transport; but that, from several of the principal
persons being imprisoned, and others being dis-
iii.
I was once cherished and beloved by all—I was called the glory
of Shiraz !
Alas! my wife and children are now borne prisoners, like a bird
in a cage,
To Tabas.—But what have I to do with Tabas?
The noise of the spear shall not cease.
Stroke following stroke shall be heard.
For the rider of Keraun is at hand.
iv.
Wife of Hajy Ibrahim ! dost thou not blush
For thy husband ? Mother of Hajy Ibrahim ! thy country curses
thee!
And while the noble ladies at Tabas swoon, ye are smiling.
And toying with deceitful Fortune, fancying yourselves secure:
But still we hear the noise of the spear;
Each breeze repeats its rattling.
And the rider of Keraun will appear.
v.
The barbarous Kajars are marching from Mazenderan:
Alas! that the noble Aly should now want the power of royalty !
But be patient; and remember God is just:
For the noise of the spear reaches us still;
Each breeze repeats its rattling.
And the lord of Keraun will appear.
VI.
The gallant monarch is in the field:
His mother praying for her child; his wife, that she may be a sa
crifice c for him;
Both their noble hearts bursting with grief; both their counte
nances flooded with tears.
Now, indeed, the noise of the spear reaches us;
The breeze quivers with its rattling.
For the lord of Keraun has appeared.
vn. Noble
C) The Persian is " koorbaun-eti.e. " May my life be sacrificed to
preserve yours !"