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 HISTORY OP ARMENIA. BSS

Others, and indeed excelled dl the chiefs of Armenia. He was particularly distinguished for mildness of disposition, extraordinary wisdom, - and unconquerable bravery. He \f^as looked upon by all with admiration, and distinguished with the peculiar favour of the prefect Atirwush* Hasp. The more, however, his virtues rendered him beloved by the good, the more they stirred up malice in the minds of the bad. He was, however, regarded by Gadishew theCorcorunian with more than ordinary dislike. This indivi* dualy detesting the sight of Vahan, conspired with others, as worthless as himself, to write joint accusations against him to Phiroz the king of Persia. " Vahan," said they, " me- iditates a rebellion, and is endeavouring to excite the people to an jnsurrection against the Persian power.'* > enemies, and feariag that a plot would at some time or other be laid against his life, was so exasperated, that he resolved'bn a step which afteifwards was the cause of bitter, affliction to him. Acting oti this decision, he immediately proceeded to the Persian court, and having been introduced into the presence of Phiroz, there made a voluntary profession ofthfe religion of fheMagi. The king was much pleased at the ao- tion; »id1)estowed on him ccmyiderable honours.

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