Rustem and the Persian warriors were all amazement. The fight had been
suspended for some time, when Káús came forward to inquire the cause;
and hearing with astonishment of the transformation, ordered his
soldiers to drag the enchanted mass towards his own tent; but all the
strength that could be applied was unequal to move so great a weight,
till Rustem set himself to the task, and amidst the wondering army,
lifted up the rock and conveyed it to the appointed place. He then
addressed the work of sorcery, and said: "If thou dost not resume thy
original shape, I will instantly break thee, flinty-rock as thou now
art, into atoms, and scatter thee in the dust." The magician-king was
alarmed by this threat, and reappeared in his own form, and then Rustem,
seizing his hand, brought him to Káús, who, as a punishment for his
wickedness and atrocity, ordered him to be slain, and his body to be cut
into a thousand pieces! The wealth of the country was immediately
afterwards secured; and at the recommendation of Rustem, Aúlád was
appointed governor of Mázinderán. After the usual thanksgivings and
rejoicings on account of the victory, Káús and his warriors returned to
Persia, where splendid honors and rewards were bestowed on every soldier
for his heroic services. Rustem having received the highest
acknowledgments of his merit, took leave, and returned to his father Zál
at Zábulistán.

Suddenly an ardent desire arose in the heart of Káús to survey all the
provinces and states of his empire. He wished to visit Túrán, and Chín,
and Mikrán, and Berber, and Zirra. Having commenced his royal tour of
inspection, he found the King of Berberistán in a state of rebellion,
with his army prepared to dispute his authority. A severe battle was the
consequence; but the refractory sovereign was soon compelled to retire,
and the elders of the city came forward to sue for mercy and protection.
After this triumph, Káús turned towards the mountain Káf, and visited