word of warning he ordered the cavalry to dismount and continue with the attack.
The soldiers carefully dismounted their horses and criss-crossed their way as low as possible to avoid being hit. Nabi and Hajar's position was well located and could see from all angles. They were firing at any thing that moved from all sides. A number of injured soldiers were already evident and all of a sudden the Captain was hit on the right shoulder. He then realised that they are of no match to Nabi and Hajar's shooting skills. He ordered them to stop shooting and retreat. They were forced to retreat carrying their wounded and promised to be back with more men.
Chapter IV
Nabi and Hajar's victory soon became very well known among the Shahsovan tribe. Their struggles for their love became heroic act that Khan became worried. He called for a meeting with his advisers. They decided to punish the two lovers for their deeds. One of the advisers insisted on their punishment if not, people will lose their respect for the great Khan and it will be very shameful on his part.
They tried to find out their hiding place but to no avail. Remembering that both Nabi and Hajar are excellent marksmen, they sent ten thousand soldiers to the jungles of Kaleibar but there has been no outcome.
Threatened by his lose of power, the Khan set up a reward for those who can find the two lovers and punishment for those who helped and are hiding them. He also sent a force of small groups, twenty soldiers per group, to conquer the jungles from all directions. He chose men who were familiar with the area and skilled in the arts of warfare.
Nabi and Hajar on the other hand, with the help of nature continued to ride at night and rest during the day. They went on until they reached the mountaintop where Babak castle is located. They were reminded of the great Babak's glory and honour. The great Babak who fought for many years against Haroun Al Rashid, the tyrant Caliph of the time, and with Amin and Mamoon , he fought bravely until finally due to Maziar's treachery suffered defeat and lost his life.
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