These malicious accusations by Gurzam insidiously made, produced great vexation in the mind of Gushtásp. The banquet went on, and for three days he drank wine incessantly, without sleep or rest because his sorrow was extreme. On the fourth day he said to his minister: "Go with this letter to Isfendiyár, and accompany him hither to me." Jamásp, the minister, went accordingly on the mission, and when he arrived, the prince said to him, "I have dreamt that my father is angry with me."--"Then thy dream is true," replied Jamásp, "thy father is indeed angry with thee."--"What crime, what fault have I committed? "Is it because I have with ceaseless toil Spread wide the Zendavesta, and converted Whole kingdoms to that faith? Is it because For him I conquered those far-distant kingdoms, With this good sword of mine? Why clouds his brow Upon his son--some demon must have changed His temper, once affectionate and kind, Calling me to him thus in anger! Thou Hast ever been my friend, my valued friend Say, must I go? Thy counsel I require." "The son does wrong who disobeys his father, Despising his command," Jamásp replied. "Yet," said Isfendiyár, "why should I go? He is in wrath, it cannot be for good." "Know'st thou not that a father's wrath is kindness? The anger of a father to his child Is far more precious than the love and fondness Felt by that child for him. 'Tis good to go, Whatever the result, he is the king, And more--he is thy father!" Isfendiyár immediately consented, and appointed Bahman, his eldest son, to fill his place in the army during his absence. He had four sons: the name of the second was Mihrbús; of the third, Avir; and of the fourth, Núsháhder; and these three he took along with him on his journey. Before he had arrived at Balkh, Gushtásp had concerted measures to secure him as a prisoner, with an appearance of justice and impartiality. On his arrival, he waited on the king respectfully, and was thus received: "Thou hast become the great king! Thou hast conquered many countries, but why am I unworthy in thy sight? Thy ambition is indeed excessive." Isfendiyár replied: "However great I may be, I am still thy servant, and wholly at thy command." Upon hearing this, Gushtásp turned towards his courtiers, and said, "What ought to be done with that son, who in the lifetime of his father usurps his authority, and even attempts to eclipse him in grandeur? What! I ask, should be done with such a son!" "Such a son should either be Broken on the felon tree, Or in prison bound with chains, Whilst his wicked life remains, Else thyself, this kingdom, all Will be ruined by his thrall!"