1851.] Translation of the Vichitra Ndtak. 493 



Gazi, who were pleased at the prospect of fighting ; Mahes Chaiid, 

 and Ganga Ram who had vanquished large armies, and Lall Chaiid, 

 who could tame the fury of a tiger. Dioram also, the chief of his 

 tribe, was wroth to desperation, he fought with the skill of Dron.f 

 Then there was the fiery Kripal, who with his battle-axe slew the 

 brave Khan Hyat, and scattered the legions, as it is fabled that Krishn 

 broke the butter churn. There also, raged the violent Nand Chaiid, 

 who hurled his javelin, then drew forth his sword, the blade of which 

 breaking, he fought at close quarters with his dagger, sustaining the 

 hereditary fame of his race. 



My uncle Kripal the Chhettri enraged, contended most furiously, 

 and even when he was wounded by an arrow he overthrew many of 

 the Muhammadan host. 



The valiant Chhettri Saheb Chaiid slew the redoubted lord of Kho- 

 rasan, and our soldiers fought so fiercely, that the enemy fled for his 

 life. 



Where Shah Sangram made his attack many Musalmans bit the 

 dust, and the dread Gopal single-handed spread consternation, as doth 

 a tiger amidst a herd of antelopes. 



There too, thundered Hari Chand amidst the throng, though an 

 enemy he stood his ground manfully, and fired his arrows swiftly ; 

 they went right through all whom they struck. 



Aye ! Hari Chaiid was a stout warrior, his aim was as true as his 

 heart, he slew many soldiers, weapons clashed together, and mighty 

 heroes strewed the ensanguined field. 



Jit Mall at length wounded Hari Chand in the breast, with a 

 spear, he fell to the earth, wounds only increased the fury of the 

 combatants ; still they urged their coursers forward, and dying went 

 to heaven. 



Kiili Khan of Khorasan came forth, and dealt his blows so rapidly, 

 that sparks flew about like as from a blacksmith's anvil. Wild beasts 

 glutted themselves and gloried in the carnage. 



How far shall I extend the narrative of this dreadful battle? 

 thousands fought and were slain, a few only remained to tell the tale. 

 The Rajas of Jaswal and Dadeval surrounded the Shah, with their 

 crippled bands ; they fled for safety to the neighbouring hills. 

 * ^TW : The military preceptor of the Pandavs. 



