The first two lines of this quatrain echo two fragments from the MSS. O. 139 (ll. 3 and 4), and C. 57 (ll. 1 and 2).
The cup is a hundred times better than the kingdom of Feridun,[33]
The tile that covers the jar is better than the crown of Kai Khosru.
Ref.: O. 136, L. 650, B. 642, S.P. 378, P. 246, B. ii. 511, P. v. 178.—N. 382, V. 609.
One draught of wine is better than the Empire of Kawus,
And is better than the Throne of Kobad and the Empire of Tus.
Ref.: C. 57, L. 122, B. 119, S.P. 61, P. 297.—W. 64, N. 61, V. 121.
The last two lines are translated from C. 503 (ll. 3 and 4).
Bow not thy neck though Rustum son of Zal be thy foe,
Be not grateful though Hatim Tai befriend thee.[34]
Ref.: C. 503, L. 746, B. 732. S.P. 411, P. 150, B. ii. 552, P. iv. 23.—W. 455, N. 416, V. 798.