History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

142 HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
in which the latter were victorious, and Tiran
with his army was put to flight, and pursued
as far as the extensive valley of Basen. Here
the fugitives were met by the eastern and
western divisions of the Armenian army under
the command of Artavazd and Zareh. A junction
of the whole was formed, and another stand
made against the Romans, in which the x^irmenians
were completely defeated.
Roused by a sense of glory, and the recollection
of the valiant exploits of their father Artaces,
they made another attempt to arrest the progress
of the victorious enemy. A bloody engagement
followed, in the middle of which, Sumbat,
who had been long expected, arrived with his
division in sight, and hastening to the attack
of the Romans, with the
rapidity of lightning,
turned the tide of victory to the side of the
young princes.
These, animated by the example
of the gallant Sumbat, fought with double
determination. A rout of the enemy ensued,
principally owing to the skill of the brave and
undaunted Sumbat. The Romans were pursued
to the borders of Cesarea, by the southern
division under Sumbat, who, although
man, made war with all
of youth.
an old
the spirit and activity
Elated by these successes, the Armenians,
with the Persians, entered the
countries
of Cappadocia and Greece, and laid them waste
with fire and sword. They extended their