"A very striking figure was Assad Khan, as seen by the light
of torches carried by his attendants."—[p. 87].

LIFE IN THE
EAGLE'S NEST:

A Tale of Afghanistan.

BY

A. L O. E.,
(Charlotte Maria Tucker)

AUTHORESS OF "THE CLAREMONT TALES," "NED FRANKS," "SHEER OFF,"
"THE WHITE BEAR'S DEN," ETC.

London:
GALL & INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE;
AND EDINBURGH.

PREFACE.