When he reached near the city of Samangan,

News of him reached the king and the nobles.

That the hero, the crown-bestower, had come on foot,

Rakhsh had run away from him in the hunting ground.

The nobles and the king went to receive him,

Anyone who wore a crown on their head.

The king of Samangan said to him, “What has happened,

That anyone dares to test battle with you?”

“In this city of ours, we are your well-wishers,

We stand at your command and on your path.”

“Body and possessions are under your command,

The heads of the respected ones and their lives are yours.”

When Rostam looked at his words,

He saw his suspicion of evil as unfounded.

He said to him, “My Rakhsh in this meadow,

Went far from me without a bridle or reins.”

“Now, from here to Samangan, there are tracks,

And from there, where there are streams and reeds.”

“If you search for him, I will be grateful,

I will be aware of your kindness in return.”

“If it happens that he remains hidden from me,

Many heads of leaders will have to be cut off.”

The king said to him, “O worthy man,

No one would dare to do this to you.”

Be my guest and do not be harsh,

All the talk will be according to your desire.

Let us gladden our hearts with wine this one night,

And keep our hearts free from worry.

The trace of fortunate Rakhsh will not remain hidden,

Such a renowned steed of the world.

Tahmtan became happy with his words,

His soul became free from worry.

He deemed it appropriate to go to his house,

His guest became joyful from the good news.

The commander gave him a place in the palace,

He stood before him on his feet.

He called the important people from the city and the army,

He seated them with him in a fitting manner for rejoicing.

He brought wine pourers and musical instruments,

Dark-eyed and rosy-cheeked beauties adorned (the gathering).

They sat together with the musicians,

So that Tahmtan would not be sad.

When he became intoxicated and the time for sleep came for him,

He hurried to leave the gathering.

A suitable place for rest and sleep for him,

He prepared and placed musk and rosewater.