It was likely that the tax collection of the countries under the command of Iran was with Zal, and he camped with his battalion on the outskirts of Kabol.

Mehrab found that Zal had camped on the outskirts of the city, visiting in the morning but with an annual ransom.

When Zal was aware of Mehrab's arrival, he accepted her and welcomed her into the Zuboliani tradition and placed her in a high position in parliament.

Mehrab returned to the palace and praised Zal's glamorous qualities for his wife Sindukht, but said the gladiator had only one flaw and that he had white hair.

Eventually, one night Zal climbed the wall of the palace with Rudaba's escort, and the two lovers' wishes came true.