ROSTAM AND SOHRAB STORY

They had no idea whose horse it was. When Rostamwoke up, he traced thehorse and passed Irans border to find Rakhshin Samangan. The news was spread soon and everybody rushed to visit thefamous Iranian hero. The king and his court also hurried to welcome him. Knowing whyRostamwas there, the king explained, "If you stay withus overnight, we'll try to find your horse." Rostamaccepted the king's invitation and attended a feast held at the king's palace. When the feast was over, a maid entered Rostam'sroom holding a candlestick and letting her princess step into the room. Rostamasked, "Who are you? " The princess replied, "It's Tahmineh, the king's only daughter who has rejected manyprinces in the world to reach the man of his dreams Rostam." Rostamsaid, "But I'm going to return to Iran tomorrowmorning." Tahminehresponded honestly. "I'm ready to pay the price for my dream." The same night Rostamasked for Tahmineh'shand from the king. The king got extremely delighted when he heard the news. They held a kingly wedding party the same night. The next morning, the king kept his promise and brought Rostam'shorse, Rakhsh. Rostamopened his armlet and gave it to Tahmineh, saying, "Wear it on