Their arrows like beams of the oil-mill;

And like windows they tear out the mouths of their enemies.

All the brave lads who went with me

Are fallen in Charaman.

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In the spring its waters will bring you booty,

Then your butter and cheese can be made."

Now David armed himself and marched against Mösramelik. He found a great host assembled and encamped near Sechanssar.[[22]]

David said: "I promise thee not to give battle till I have eaten rice pillau in the green and red tent," and he urged his horse forward and appeared suddenly from the west in front of the tent. Great fright possessed the army when they perceived this rider, and Melik said, "What manner of man art thou?"