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his conduct with such eloquence and arguments,
that the King, not only acquitted him of the
charges levied against him by Gurgin and his
party, but was pleased to grant him his favours and
protection as well.
A man of common calibre might have been
satisfied with these successes. But to Mir Vais
Khan this was only a stepping-stone to realize his
national dreams. His eloquent speech and manly
behaviour soon enabled him to have free access
to the Shah. Mir Vais Khan now thought that
the time was ripe to strike a blow.
He always spoke of Gurgin's ability in
highest possible terms and at the same time
gave his listeners time to reflect on the valour
and prowess of such a resourceful general. He
artfully insinuated and pointed out that the
governorship of three major provinces (Georgia,
Khermania and Kandahar), with which Gurgin
was invested, rendered him very formidable. He
also reminded them of his ability in holding out
successfully against the Imperial Forces at Tiflis.
Gradually he won his way and the debauched
King and courtiers began to feel that Gurgin
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