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 | | He placed Bahram Gurd, the Emperor of China, on his own bed, and ordered smelling salts to be administered, and had a delicate sweet porridge of almonds and raisins given to him to drink. |
 | | The Amir said, “Oh Bahram, how did Gustahm conquer you, and how were you overpowered and trapped by him?” He reported, “On the battlefield I had overthrown and conquered him, and killed and destroyed his army, and captured him. |
 | | Addressing Bahram, the king said, “Did Gustahm capture you through heroism, or enslave and imprison you through unmanly means?” Bahram petitioned, “Let Your Majesty just consider this, and look with the eye of justice: for four months I was starved, without even a taste of food or water. |
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