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They were among friends here, for Ardish, it seems, was on the confines of territory that belonged to Tukta Bey. The people of the neighborhood immediately flocked to Tukta's standard, and thus the fugitive khan soon found himself at the head of a considerable force.
The country through which it flows lay to the northwestward of Genghis Khan's dominions, and beyond the confines of it. Through this country Prince Kushluk and Tukta Bey wandered on, accompanied by the small troop of followers that still adhered to them, until they reached a certain fortress called Ardish, where they determined to make a stand.
At any rate, for the time being he gave up the pursuit, and after fully securing the fruits of the victory which he had gained at Ardish, and receiving the submission of all the tribes and khans that inhabited that region of country, he set out on his return home.
In due time he arrived at the fortress of Ardish, and immediately forced Tukta Bey and his allies to come to an engagement. Tukta's army was very soon defeated and put to flight. Tukta himself, and many other khans and chieftains who had joined him, were killed; but the Prince Kushluk was once more fortunate enough to make his escape.
Temujin pursues Tukta Bey and Kushluk. Retreat to Boyrak's country. The various tribes submit. Fall and destruction of Kashin. Proclamation. Temujin returns to Karakorom. Boyrak's precautions. Great battle. Boyrak is taken and slain. Flight of Kushluk and Tukta Bey. Ardish. River Irtish. Tukta Bey's adherents. Genghis Khan pursues them in winter. Difficulties of the country. Death of Tukta Bey.
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