34 A Sage 1: Behold, the King of al-Manaẓira! Al-Manaẓir ibn al-Manaẓir! Al-Manaẓir ibn Mā’ as-Samā’! A Sage 2: When did Your Majesty return to alḤīra after meeting the King of Persia, Khosrow Anūshirwān? Al-Nuʿmān ibn al-Munẓir: I returned just a few days ago. Upon my return to al-Hītah, my mind was consumed with some of Khosrow’s thoughts regarding the Arabs. He had a rather dim view of them, emphasizing their negative traits. A Sage 3: Would Your Majesty kindly share with us the details of your encounter with Khosrow? Al-Nuʿmān ibn al-Munẓir: I arrived at Khosrow’s court while he was hosting delegations from the Byzantine Roman, Indians,
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