Section 1: When the sturdy tree grew tall

Section 2: Zal the Golden went forward

Section 3: When Zal the Commander left his side

Section 4: After that, the world-seeker with a weary heart

Section 5: He went out towards the south at noon

Section 6: A path inevitably lay before him

Section 7: A dragon came from the plain

Section 8: When he finished the blessing

Section 9: And from there he set out on the path

Section 10: A royal helmet on his head

Section 11: From that place with a tight belt

Section 12: A letter on white silk

Section 13: He gave this response to Kay Kavus

Section 14: When the king sealed the letter

Section 15: When Rostam returned from Mazandaran

Section 16: When the news reached King Kay Kavus

Section 17: When Kay Kavus arrived in the city of Iran