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 300 HISTORY OP ARMEVIA.

ripe fruit shaken by a high wind. One of the four Persian generals, Vln Khorian» a powerful man, with his guards, sustained undauntedly the glory of his nation, and boldly kept his ground. This being observed by Vishnasp, another of the Persian generals, he marched to attack the Armenians on their weakest side. . At this mo- ment the brave Vahan encountered Vin Khorian, and after a sharp combat stretched him on the plain. Vishnasp was then attacked by Nerseh the Camsaracan, and killed by a thrust of his spear. The Armenians, led by Barshel, who had been defeated and put to flight by the first charge of the Persians, now looking back and seeing the Persians were beaten, returned and joined in the pursuit of the fleeing enemy. More were killed in their flight than they had left on the field. The victors, on their return to the Persian camp, found immense spoil, which they divided amongst each other, returning thanks to God for their success. They then went to the village of Nersehapat, where they had left the holy pontifi", and with him retired to a place called Varshakie in the province of Zalcote. Here they took rest, being all filled with joy and triumph.

While the Vahanians were enjoying the pleasing reflection which followed their victory, news reached them that Yard had miraculously

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