Note 1 — Chapter XII · THE REIGN OF TERROR—TREBIZOND AND ERZEROUM.
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The Koords are divided into Torens or nobles, who lead in war time, and possess and enjoy in peace; and Rayahs, who sacrifice their lives for their lords in all raids and feuds, and are wholly dependent on them at all times. A rayah’s life may be taken by a toren with almost the same impunity as a Christian’s. ↑