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2514-2523

  • Two horses dropped (dead) on the way because of his galloping in that (furious) manner.
  • Then, (fresh) from the dust of the road, he ran into the council-chamber and demanded admission to the king at an untimely hour. 2515
  • A whispered rumour arose in the council, and a (feeling of) agitation came into the mind of the Sultan.
  • The hearts of the nobles and populace of the city were stricken with panic, (for they wondered) what disturbance and calamity had occurred,
  • (Saying), “Either a conquering enemy is about to attack us or a deadly calamity has emerged from the Unseen,
  • For Dalqak, riding hard from the country, has killed several Arab horses on the way.”
  • The people gathered at the king's palace, wondering why Dalqak had come in such a hurry. 2520
  • Because of his (hot) haste and the enormity of his exertions, tumult and commotion arose in Tirmid;
  • One man (was) beating both hands against his knee, while another, from presentiment of evil, was uttering woeful cries.
  • On account of the hubbub and distraction and the dread of punishment every heart went to (wander in) a hundred streets (haunts) of phantasy.