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In the middle of the night, Hajar went to Nabi's aunt's tent and waited for him there. Having their guns loaded and bringing extra bullets with them, they set off for the mountains without anybody's noticing.

They headed for the jungles of Kaleibar where the can find refuge and safety. The place is heaven with a lot of animals for prey and springs. At dawn, they reached a clearing where the fastened up their horses to rest and prepared to have their breakfast of bread and cheese together. They felt very tired after the long mountainous ride. They slept beside each other feeling each other's warmth and for the first time in their lives they felt so alone and safe.

Their journey continued, sleeping during the day and travelling during the night to avoid being seen. For food, they either ate what they were able to hunt or Hajar would make a kind of food from the wild plants found in the area.

After lunch, while resting beside each other Nabi looked at Hajar adoringly. He noticed how lovelier she had become. He though of her decision to be with him rather than be the second wife of the Khan's son. Both of them were in such a state of passion that they did not hear the horses' hoofs approaching.

It was too late when they found out that they were surrounded by fifteen of the Khan's expert horsemen. Running for refuge among the trees, Nabi asked Hajar to go and save herself, "I promised to be with you and I will be here until death" she grasp. They made the horse lie on the ground not to be hit. "We came for the girl Hajar, hand her over to Khan's son and nothing will happen you will be safe." Said the leader of the group. "Don't come nearer" warned Nabi, "unless you do not want to live" he added. The horsemen's Captain turned a blind eye to Nabi's word of warning he ordered the cavalry to dismount and continue with the attack.

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Kaleibar (Caleibar) - a place near Tabriz known for its thick forest.