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detaehmrat3» sent tbiem> in the beginning of spring, into the regions of Hier and Zarwand, With directions to take Vahan aUye» and put the rest of his party to death. The command of these troops was given to Atirnerseh Salar, a renowned warrior. When Vahan heard of the arrival in Armeniaof aucb a multitude of enemies, he sum* moned his chiefs to hold a council at Duin, at which Johan the pontiff was present. Here, having met and consultedi he assembled hie troops, comprising a very small number^ and accompanied by the holy pontiff, set out to meet the enemy. He was unwilling to leave the man of God behind, placing great hope in the efficacy of hia prayers. The little patriotic army arrived at the village of Neisehapat, in the province of Artaz, where they encamped ; being but a short distance from the camp of the Per* siana. Early the x>ext morning Vahan ibrmed his troops into three divisions. The o^itre was given to Isaac the prefect ; the right wing te Barshel Vahevuney, aided by Babken the Sen* nian. Atom the Onunian, and Phapak Paluney; the left to Nerseh the Camsaracan, and hia hm^ tfaers Vahan and Hirahat, aided by the general's brother Vasak. Vahan, with a select few, reserved himself to afibrd assistance te all parts where it might be required, and was seccuMied by Viren Vanandensis and Pap Artaooney.
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