Why the entire people of horsemen and foot soldiers, packed like a swarm of bees, have left with the leader of the army, one land for another, leaving even the sea, passing over a bridge that connected opposite shores.

Beds overflow with tears from the longing of men, the Persian women, silently mourning from desire, each one, having sent off their beloved to war, the fierce warrior, remains alone, without a partner.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]