hensmen

Updated: May 7, 2025

'Suddenly, writes Hensmen, 'a commotion was observed in the most advanced lines of the opposing army; the moullas could be seen haranguing the irregular host with frantic energy, the beating of the tom-toms was redoubled, and then as if by magic waves on waves of men ghazees of the most desperate type poured down upon the plain, and rushed upon General Stewart's force.

Archibald Forbes - The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80