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Updated: May 9, 2025
That same eve, Scherirah, at the head of forty thousand men, pushed on towards Bagdad, by Kermanshah; and Jabaster, who commanded in his holy robes, and who had vowed not to lay aside his sword until the rebuilding of the temple, conducted his division over the victorious plain of Nehauend.
'Sire, they have proclaimed thy death. 'Who? 'The council of the Elders. So I heard. Abidan, Zalmunna 'Rebels and dogs! Who else? 'The High Priest. 'Hah! Is it there? Pharez, fetch me some drink. Is it true Scherirah has joined them? 'His force surrounds the Serail. No aid can reach us without cutting through his ranks. 'Oh! that I were there with my good guard!
All is changed, as I am. How now, Abner? You are well muffled! 'Is it true Scherirah is at hand? 'I doubt not all is right. Would that the dawn would break! 'The enemy is advancing. Some of their columns are in sight. My scouts have dodged them. They intend doubtless to form upon the plain. 'They are in sight, eh! Then we will attack them at once ere they are formed. Rare, rare!
Another column, commanded by Jabaster, attacked the left wing, headed by the Sultan of Roum. No sooner had Alroy perceived that the onset of Scherirah had succeeded in penetrating the centre of the Turks, than he placed himself at the head of the Sacred Guard, and by an irresistible charge completed their disorder and confusion.
Four hours before noon, it was evident to Alroy, that, unless Scherirah arrived, he could not prevail against the vast superiority of numbers.
'Twas midnight. Schirene reposed in the arms of Alroy. The Caliph, who was restless and anxious for the arrival of Scherirah, was scarcely slumbering when the sound of a voice thoroughly aroused him. He looked around; he beheld the spectre of Jabaster. His hair stood on end, his limbs seemed to loosen, a cold dew crept over his frame, as he gazed upon the awful form within a yard of his couch.
Scherirah looked solemn. There was a pause, which was broken by Asriel. ''Tis a noble city, this Bagdad. I have not yet visited your quarters, Jabaster. You are well placed. 'As it may be. I hope we shall not tarry here long. The great point is still not achieved. 'How far is it to the holy city? enquired Scherirah. 'A month's march, replied Jabaster.
When I first met Scherirah in these ruins, I shrank with horror from degraded man; and now I sigh to be his heir. We must not think! 'No, love, we'll only hope, replied Schirene; and they passed through the gates. The night was beautiful, the air was still warm and sweet. Schirene gazed upon the luminous heavens.
Alroy loves your brother like himself. Is it true that he marries the Lady Miriam? 'So the king wishes. 'Twill be a fine match for Abner. 'The world is all before us. I wonder who will be viceroy of Syria. 'When we conquer it. Not Scherirah. Mark my words, Ithamar: he never will have a government. You or I perchance. For my own part, I would rather remain as I am.
But the force of the King of Karasmé was so considerable, that the Caliph did not venture on a general engagement, and therefore he fell back, and formed in battle array upon the neighbouring plain of Nehauend, the theatre of one of his earliest and most brilliant victories, where he awaited the hourly-expected arrival of Scherirah.
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