Then Sam wrote a response to the letter

Writing words of wonder and good fortune

O renowned and brave hero

Victorious in every task like a lion

The revolving sky sees no one like you

In battle, in feast, in wisdom, and in visage

The fortunate son, Zal the rider

From whom a legacy remains in the world

He arrived and I knew of his desires

His wishes, decisions, and peace

Everything you desired came to fruition

The same was Zal's wish and peace

I entrusted all desires to him

And counted many fortunate days with him

From a lion whose prey is a leopard

What will be born but a fierce lion in battle

I sent him with a joyful heart

May ill-will be far from him

Zal the brave left with prosperity

He rose above the warriors in the army

He sent a messenger to Sam

Saying, 'I returned from the joyful king'

With royal gifts and a crown

The same bracelets, torque, and ivory throne

The hero was so delighted by those words

That he became young again with his old head

He quickly sent a rider to Kabul

To tell Mehrab what had happened

About the kindness of the world's king

And the joy that came from the nobles

Now that Dastan has come to me

We will act as is fitting

The king of Kabul was so pleased

By the union with the sun of Zabulistan

Who said their lives are so easily given

Summoning joy-bringers from every place

When Mehrab became happy and clear-minded

His lips smiled, and his heart rejoiced

He summoned the precious Sindokht

And spoke many kind words with her

He said to her, 'O blessed consort

You have brightened this dark place with your wisdom'

You touched a branch that on earth

Kings would praise it

Just as you built from the start

The end of it has now come to seek

All the treasures are laid out before you

Whether an ivory throne or any desire

When Sindokht heard this, she turned back

And went to her daughter, revealing the secret

She gave her the good news of seeing Zal

Saying, 'You saw what you wished for'

From the nobility of your character, men and women

Will raise their heads above reproach

You swiftly pursued your heart's desire

Now you have found all that you sought

Rudabeh said to her, 'O queenly woman

Worthy of praise in every assembly'

I will make a pillow from the dust of your feet

And beautify the faith by your command

May the evil eyes be far from you

May your heart and soul be a house of feasts

When Sindokht heard her words

She turned to adorning the palace

She decorated the halls like paradise

With rosewater, wine, musk, and ambergris

She spread out a carpet embroidered with gold

Woven with chrysolite all over

The rest of his form was in sweet water

Each droplet a bead of water

In one hall, a golden throne was placed

Adorned in Chinese fashion and decor

His entire form was adorned with gems

Among the gems, designs were engraved

The throne's base was of ruby

It was the throne of kings and very precious

Another hall was filled with clothes and wine

Brought from Persia, Ahvaz, and Rey

He adorned Rudabeh like a painting

Full of clothes, colors, and the scent of spring

All of Kabulistan was decorated

Full of colors, scents, and wealth

They adorned the backs of the elephants

Summoning servants from Kabul

The entertainers sat on the elephants

With golden crowns on their heads

They prepared for the welcoming

They sought gifts of musk and gold for it