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

HISTORY OF ARMENIA. 297
Johan, prince of the Mockazies, being displeased
with their conduct, pursued them with a number
of men, and overtook them at the village of
Arest, where a combat between the two parties
ensued.
The advocates of Christianity were so
few, that they were surrounded by their enemies
;
yet they fought, confiding in God, most
courageously. Johan Anzevazie having attacked
the chief of the Mockazies, killed him
with a dart of his spear.
This chief had often
before ridiculed Johan, by saying of him, ** He
is good for nothing. He ought to have a yoke
put on his neck, and be worked like an ox."
Sevuk, the other chief, used to answer, " 1
will bring the yoke; do you put it on his neck if
you can." The scoffer, however, was justly
rewarded for
his contemptuousness, being killed
by the object of whom he thought so meanly.
Sevuk, the other apostate chief, and his men,
when they heard of the death of Johan Mocka-
They were pursued, and many
zie, took to flight.
of them slain. The victors then proceeded to
Duin, where they were joyfully met by the Vahanians.
we have just detailed,
King Phiroz, when he heard of the events
became extremely irritated
against Vahan, and taking his brother Vard,
who it will be recollected was an hostage in
Persia, put him in bonds. He then collected
a considerable force,
and dividing it into four
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