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 ��escaped from Persia: scarcely had they had time to think upon this intelligence, when Vard himself, with his attendants, joined them. It appeared that he actually did not know by what means he had been extricated from the Persian bonds. Vahan was overjoyed at this unexpected circumstance, particularly as he knew by it, that God had forgiven his apostacy. For on his uniting with the others in the enterprize in which they were now engaged, he had said in his mind, '' Now, if God is pleased at my thoughts, and has forgiven the sin of my apos- tacy, I beseech him quickly to let me see my beloved brother Vard." His brother Vasak had also entreated from the Almighty first to let him see his brother Vard, and then quickly to make him worthy to receive the crown of mar- tyrdom. A short time after Vasak had his wish; be was put to death on account of religion.

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The treachery of Valthank the Georgian, and the actions of the Vahanians against Mihran. Whiie the Armenians were remaining in a.d.482. Varshakie, they received ambassadors from Valthank the king of Georgia, falsely informing them that his country was invaded by a large

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