When they arrived they lighted from their steeds
With heartfelt, joyful greetings on their tongues.
Khusrau advancing kissed his grandsire's hand,
And laid his cheek against the throne. Káús
Took the young prince's hand, right joyfully
Set him upon the Sháh's own seat, and bade
The treasurer bring forth the royal crown.
He kissed Khusrau and, having crowned him, quitted
The splendid ivory throne and sat below.
He brought an offering of emeralds
With many royal jewels from his treasures,
Invoking blessings oft on Siyáwush,

Whose image was Khusrau. Then all the nobles,
The chiefs, the leaders, and great men assembled,
They called down blessings on him as their Sháh
And sprinkled gold and jewels over him.

The use and fashion of this world it is
To take with that hand and to give with this;
We are aggrieved because of its caprice,
And alternate 'twixt summit and abyss.

If then thy heart alloweth thee be glad,
Ensue but pleasure while it may be had,
Provide thee well and give the rest away,
And suffer not one moment to be sad.

Enjoy thy wealth and be not niggardly,
But share not earnings with thine enemy;
God gave to thee and will give to thy child—
That sucker springing from the parent tree.

Perceivest not how fully earth is stored
With wealth and furnished with good things? The Lord
Abateth nothing in His bounteousness:
Abstain from sorrow and let joy be toward.