The Escape of Kanykey to Bukhara. Part - 3
Kanykey jumped up, performed ablution
Stuck the spear into the ground and in hope
A miracle happened, the lake filled up
The trees turned green again, just like before!
Out of happiness that a miracle occurred
The fugitives believed in the joyful hour:
- Semetey will grow up safely
And will be braver than his father – Manas!
He will avenge the insults and grievances
The wicked enemies will hear about him yet!
On the saddle pads and under the chinar
The poor fugitives fell asleep soundly
Let them sleep by the lake for now
Sleep will help and the wound in the heart will heal
I want to tell you now
About Kanykey's father – the hero Temir-khan
He had thirteen daughters
The youngest Kanykey was loved by her father
A son was born to him last
Khan Temir named him – Ismail
At twenty-five, Ismail became khan
Together with his father and kin
Taking the reins of power, he firmly
Began to rule devotedly his people
One day, on a beautiful day, Ismail
Took with him seventy heroes
With hunting dogs and falcons
Went out hunting, into the open fields
When the young man approached Kenkolchuk
He saw that the gardens had turned green
- My unfortunate sister is probably here
I heard they managed to escape!
- Let’s go to the lake and if there are enemies there
We will seize their property, riches, and gifts
If we meet Kanykey
We will proclaim her khan of Bukhara!
The heroes headed towards Kenkolchuk
Kanykey and Chiyyrdy, hearing the noise, woke up
Seeing many armed people
In fear of their demise, suddenly, they plunged
Ismail and his companions, the heroes
Immediately recognized Kanykey in the stranger
Mourning for their son-in-law, they all descended to the ground
Leaning on their axes, they bowed to her
Kanykey told her brother everything
What happened, from beginning to end
She handed him Semetey
Asking him to adopt and raise the young boy
As she handed Semetey to her brother
With tears, she performed a solemn ritual
Never to call the little one son
And not to return him back
- My word is unbreakably firm!
I will make him jump over the edge of a knife with force
Having cut through the rod, he will cross the dog’s bowl
Thus, Kanykey gave her son to Ismail!
They returned to Bukhara before sunset
In honor of their arrival, for seventeen days
The celebration and merriment continued
Temir-khan learned of Kanykey's troubles
Summoning the subordinate khans, he said:
- None of you should say
That Semetey is Kanykey's son, forget
How the homeless managed to arrive here!
If anyone violates this order
And suddenly spreads rumors
Let him blame himself, the khans listened
And promised to remain silent!
Nine hundred households were secured for Kanykey
All proclaimed her khan
Thus, in her native corner
Semetey and Kanykey began to live
Semetey. Childhood and youth of Semetey. The escape of Kanykey to Bukhara. Part - 2