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The legends of the Panjâb

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120 LEGENDS OP THE PANJAB.<br />

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Come on, you Turk, that killed my bro<strong>the</strong>r !<br />

Saying this, <strong>the</strong> Eaja got ready his elephant.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Eaja gave <strong>the</strong> order<br />

And <strong>the</strong> cannons were let <strong>of</strong>f:<br />

330 And being let <strong>of</strong>f thunders bellowed and lightnings<br />

flashed.<br />

Slaying with arrow and sword on came <strong>the</strong> RSja.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n spake SaMr himself, <strong>the</strong> beloved <strong>of</strong> Sah6,<br />

" Come and fight, Sohal ! why do you tarry in <strong>the</strong><br />

pasture <br />

I would see your valour (sword) ! what sort <strong>of</strong> Baja<br />

are you !"<br />

335 <strong>The</strong> Raja goaded his elephant<br />

" Hear, Gajan bridegroom.<br />

Look to yourself riding on Lilli, Salar ! you have made<br />

a mistake<br />

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!<br />

He drew his sword and struck;<br />

He used immense force.<br />

340 He used immense force<br />

And hurt his chest.<br />

He missed his aim and <strong>the</strong> R§.ja fell into <strong>the</strong> (Sayyid's)<br />

hands.<br />

Gajan was very angry,<br />

And spurred on Lilli.<br />

345 Swiftly went Lilli and made no delay,<br />

" Where are you running to Hear you fine Sohal !<br />

347 He drew his sword and slew <strong>the</strong> Eaja.

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