Chahar gulzar-i Shujaʿi 7.7

7.7

Form a compact body, and at once charge the enemy, and put them to the sword." His followers seemed ready to obey the command. They read the fátiha, and lifted up their hands in prayer, 'Isa, thinking that they would follow him, galloped his horse towards the English front, but only five horsemen out of four thousand followed him. Of those cowards who remained behind, some took to flight, and others stood idle on their ground. 'Isa with his drawn sword furiously attacked the enemy like a Rustam. He killed many, and after astonishing feats of valour, drank the cup of martyrdom. Having shown his loyalty, he met with the mercy of God.