The father of my lord, pursuing also with intent to punish us, had come upon his ancient enemy at unawares.
He won the day.

The other Arabs broke and fled.

The noblest of our braves pursued them; but several of the lewder sort remained behind to torture and dishonour my unhappy lady.

I tried to rise and rescue her, but, with the effort, my spirit left my body, and I lay as dead--the praise to Allah!--which is the reason why I am alive to-day.
'So great a fight could not take place so near the guarded country without coming to the knowledge of the Government.

Ten Turkish soldiers, armed with carbines, and an ombashi, coming to the spot next day, discovered us, and carried the survivors to a place of safety.