From there to Pars he made his way

Where keys to treasures did lay

His seat of power was in Istakhr then

Where kings took pride among all men

The world turned its face toward his throne

For he was the crown-seeking chief alone

Upon the royal throne he stepped

With justice and custom his rule he kept

Thus spoke he to the famous lords

The world is mine from end to end's rewards

If elephant bears hatred for a fly

Justice and faith will surely die

In this world I seek but truth alone

For God's wrath brings decrease known

Comfort comes from my pain and strife

Where earth and water are, there's my life

Soldier and citizen are all the same

All in my kingdom share one name

All be in the World-keeper's care

Be wise and harmless everywhere

Whoever has, eat and give away

And give thanks to me for your feast today

Whoever lacks their daily bread

Has not the strength for work ahead

My court shall be their grazing ground

For all who in my army are found

He remembered the famous ones now gone

With justice and giving his world shone

Thus for hundred years he lived in joy

See who else such kingship could employ

Four wise sons he had in his care

Who in the world his memory would share

First was Kavus blessed and bright

Kay Arash second, Kay Pashin's might

The fourth whose name was Arash known

They ruled the world in peace alone

When hundred years with crown and throne passed by

At last his fortune's light began to die

When he knew death was drawing near

The green leaf would soon disappear

At month's start he called Kay Kavus forth

Of justice and giving spoke their worth

He said to him 'I now pack to depart

Take up the throne, the coffin's my part'

I am as one who from Alborz height

Now came with joy and companions bright

Like fortune that passes unaware

Its servant lacks wisdom to prepare

If you be just and pure in faith

You'll hear but praise from all who breath

But if greed ensnares your head in trap

You'll draw sharp sword from sheath's wrap

He said this and left this spacious world

Chose coffin where palace flags unfurled

Now ends the tale of Key Qobad's reign

Of Kavus next we must speak again