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

300 HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
ripe fruit shaken by a high wind. One of the
four Persian generals, Vin Khorian, a powerful
man, with his guards, sustained undauntedly the
glory of his nation, and boldly kept his ground.
This being observed by Vishnasp, another of the
Persian generals, he marched to attack the
Armenians on their weakest side. At this moment
the brave Vahan encountered Vin Khorian,
and after a sharp combat stretched him on the
plain.
Vishnasp was then attacked by Nerseh
the Camsaracan, and killed by a thrust of his
spear. The Armenians, led by Barshel, who
had been defeated and put to flight by the first
charge of the Persians, now looking back and
seeing the Persians were beaten, returned and
joined in the pursuit of the fleeing enemy.
More were killed in their flight than they had
left on the field. The victors, on their return to
the Persian camp, found immense spoil, which
they divided amongst each other, returning
thanks to God for their success. They then
went to the village
of Nersehapat, where they
had left the holy pontiff", and with him retired
to a place called Varshakie in the province of
Zalcote. Here they took rest, being all filled
with joy and triumph.
While the Vahanians were enjoying the
pleasing reflection which followed their victory,
news reached them that Vard had miraculously