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

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HISTORY OF ARMENIA. 301<br />

escaped <strong>from</strong> Persia: scarcely had they had time<br />

<strong>to</strong> think upon this intelligence, when Vard<br />

himself, with his attendants, joined them. It<br />

appeared that he actually did not know <strong>by</strong> what<br />

means he had been extricated <strong>from</strong> the Persian<br />

bonds. Vahan was overjoyed at this unexpected<br />

circumstance, particularly as he knew <strong>by</strong> it,<br />

that God had forgiven his apostacy. For on<br />

his uniting with the others in the enterprize<br />

which they were now engaged, he had said in<br />

his mind, " Now, if God is pleased at my<br />

thoughts, and has forgiven the sin <strong>of</strong> my apostacy,<br />

I beseech him quickly <strong>to</strong> let me see my<br />

beloved brother Vard."<br />

in<br />

His brother V-asak had<br />

also entreated <strong>from</strong> the Almighty, first <strong>to</strong> let<br />

him see his brother Vard, and then quickly <strong>to</strong><br />

make him worthy <strong>to</strong> receive the crown <strong>of</strong> martyrdom.<br />

A short time after Vasak had his wish;<br />

he was put <strong>to</strong> death on account <strong>of</strong> religion.<br />

CHAPTER VIII.<br />

The treachery <strong>of</strong> Valthank the Georgiati, and the<br />

actions <strong>of</strong> the Vahanians against Mihran.<br />

While the <strong>Armenia</strong>ns were remaining in a.d. 482.<br />

Varshakie, they received ambassadors <strong>from</strong><br />

Valthank the king <strong>of</strong> Georgia, falsely informing<br />

them that his country was invaded <strong>by</strong> a large

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