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

HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
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td his friends what had happened, and concluded
by saying, "The Persians are indeed
more numerous than we, but many of thetn
are entirely useless." The Armenians then
set forward,
and encamped near the village of
Akorey, at the foot of Mount Ararat, and having
heard that the enemy would arrive there
the next day, they made preparations to receive
them, after having fervently prayed to God.
the dawn of the morning they divided their
little band into four divisions. The first occupying
the centre and composed of 100 men,
was placed under the orders of Vasak the
Mamiconian and Babken the Seunian. The
second also of 100 men, forming the right wing,
was commanded by Atom the Gnunian, and his
brother Arastom.
formed the left wing,
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The third, of equal strength,
and was confided to Garjoile
Malkhazuni. The fourth composed a
body of reserve, and was headed by Nerseh the
Camsaracan and his brother Hirahat, who received
directions to render assistance at all points.
The Persians at length arrived, and perceiving
the small number with which they had to contend,
exclaimed, " Surely these Armenians have
abandoned their senses, and are come in quest
of death!" They then began the attack, the
more able horsemen advancing first, followed
by those of inferior skill.