The Nāṣirī Generations 141.2

141.2

The chronicler thus states, that he possessed two fine [and powerful] dogs, which were constantly kept fastened by heavy chains, and iron collars round their necks. One of these dogs had been named Ibrahim of Ghaznin, and the other, ’Abbas of Ghur. These animals used constantly to be brought before him, and the chains to be removed from them, and they were set to fight together. Whenever the dog bearing his own name overcame the other, that day Amir ’Abbas would make great rejoicings, and bestow liberal presents; but, on days when the dog named Ibrahim of Ghaznin gained the advantage [over his antagonist], he would become infuriated, and greatly ill-treat and torment people, and not a single person among his favourites and attendants dared to say anything to him.