When the shining sun disappeared from sight

They locked the chamber, and the key was out of light

The worshiper turned towards Sam's hands

For his work was done, now to place his steps where he stands

The commander set his face towards the palace so grand

As if the people were paired in a stream on the land

A dark-eyed beauty appeared on the roof

Like a tall cypress, with the full moon above her head

When from afar, the rider of Sam was seen

The renowned girl appeared in the scene

She opened two gates and called aloud

Welcome, brave man, to this crowd

Blessings of the creator upon you, always

May the turning heavens and earth be your ways

On foot, he came out from behind the door

The two royal feet stood before him, once more

The commander heard such a sound from afar

He turned and saw the sun's radiant star

The rooftop shone with that radiant jewel's glow

In place of red roses, ruby earth below

He replied, 'Oh moon-faced one, with beauty rare'

Blessings to you, from me, and the heavens' prayer

How many nights did my eyes seek the stars above?

I roared before the pure Lord in my love

I wished that the Lord of the world would appear

To show me his hidden face, so dear

Now I am joyful, with your voice so clear

With your beautiful speech and your grace so near

I seek the way to meet, a path divine

Why do you ask, while I am on this line?

The fairy-faced one spoke, the commander heard

She quickly opened the verse of the pomegranate flower's word

She untied a noose from the tall cypress tree

No one from amber could twist such a bond, you see

Curl upon curl and snake upon snake

On her double chin, fire upon fire

He said to her, 'Advance and tighten your waist

Open up to the lion and the Kian's claws'

Take this black hair from one side

I need this hair for you

Zal looked at that moon-like face

Amazed by that face and hair

He replied, 'This is not justice

Such a day with a bright sun should not exist'

That I blindly strike my hand on my life

And shoot sharp arrows at this wounded heart

He took a lasso from the path and gave it a twist

He cast it down and did not make a sound

He entered the circle of the battlement

He rose from the base to the top in one motion

When he sat on the roof of that fortress again

The fairy-faced one came up and offered him prayers

At that moment, he took the hand of the dexterous one

They both walked like the intoxicated

He descended from the high palace roof

Holding the hand of the tall branch

They came towards the gold-adorned house

And arrived at that regal assembly

It was a heaven adorned with light

Servants standing and houris in attendance

Zal was amazed by that beauty

By that face, hair, stature, and grace

With bracelets, torque, and earrings

With gold and gems like a spring garden

Her two cheeks like tulips in jasmine

Her curly hair in twists upon twists

The same Zal with the royal glory

Seated beside the moon of excellence

He wore a dagger on his side

A ruby red crown adorned his head with pride

There were kisses, embraces, and wine galore

Except for the lion, who did not break the boar

The commander spoke to the moon-faced one

Oh silver cypress, with beauty, grace, and tone

If Manouchehr hears this tale

He will not agree to this tale without fail

Sam, the mighty one, will raise a cry

This will stir him, and he will not pass it by

But not all matters are of body and soul

I will take the lowly path and wear a shroud whole

I accepted from the just judge, my fate

That I would never break my oath, not late

I will go to God and give him praise

Like the worshipers, I'll sing in endless praise

Where is the heart of Sam, the king of the earth?

He will cleanse from anger, battle, and wrath's birth

The creator of the world will hear what I say

Perhaps you will become my match in this way

Roudabeh replied, 'I too feel the same'

I accepted from the judge my faith and name

No king shall rule over me, this is true

The creator of the world bears witness too

Except for the world's hero, Zal the golden one

Who has a throne, crown, beauty, and grace under the sun

Their love grows stronger each passing day

Wisdom is far, while desire leads the way

Thus, when the dawn rose from its place

The dawn burst forth from the veil with grace

Then the moon bade farewell to the night

Wove darkness around itself, out of sight

From above, Zal cast the rope so high

He descended from the palace with joy in his eye