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CHAPTER XIII
PREPARATIONS—III
Sijinak.—The repulse at Charkh so much
disheartened the tribal lashkar that the
situation appeared desperate and hopeless.
To make a fresh attack seemed impossible.
Stories of the overwhelming strength of the
enemy were circulating everywhere. Every-
one was in a panic and disinclined to continue
a losing fight. But the old veteran and
his brave and faithful brothers were full
of hope and courage. Marshal Mohammad
Nadir Khan had foreseen that the usurper
and his blood-thirsty followers were no match
against an organized and united offensive
from the south. The discomfited lashkars شکست خورده
were encouraged to rally once more. They
were made to understand the importance
of a sustained effort and were also shown
the dark future that awaited the nation in
case of their delay in taking immediate and
bold action. Their confidence was once more
gained and they were prevailed upon to make
a fresh attack. Every one vowed to expel
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