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The Sword of Yar Ali Khan

Alternate title:Untitled (“Now bright, now red, the sabers sped”)
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Seeking Adventure and Freedom
SectionYouthful Writings

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Now bright, now red, the sabers sped among the racing horde,The Afghan knife reft Hindu life and leaped the Rajput sword.Oh, red and blue, the keen swords flew where charged the hosts inwhirls,

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