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the Imperial Forces cope successfully with such dangers on various fronts?"
The speech had the desired effect on the audience. None could contradict his sound arguments. The Shah and his courtiers were so horrified as to beseech Mir Vais Khan to go to Kandahar at once and keep a vigilant watch over Gurgin, and use his influence to frustrate his schemes in case he was planning mischief.
Mir Vais Khan, availing himself of this golden opportunity, returned to Kandahar and was again appointed as the chief of his tribe. Shortly afterwards he improved his relations with Gurgin. They often met each other and even dined together. When Mir Vais Khan saw that Gurgin no longer suspected him, he invited him to a feast arranged in his fort at Kohkran, a few miles outside the city of Kandahar. Gurgin, ignorant of the conspiracy afoot, gladly accepted the invitation, and at the appointed time repaired to Mir Vais Khan's fort, accompanied by a few officers and an escort of about two hundred men. A sumptuous feast was arranged and best available liquors were provided. After lunch the Persians retired for a short rest. It was the time for Mir
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