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CHAPTER VIII.--Page 113
Thunder
Gazelles and Wild Asses
Arrival at the Plateau Kaftankir
Ancient Bed of Oxus
Friendly Encampment
Approach of Horsemen
Gazavat
Entry into Khiva
Malicious Charge by Afghan
Interview with Khan
Author required to give Specimen of Turkish Penmanship
Robes of Honour estimated by Human Heads
Horrible Execution of Prisoners
Peculiar Execution of Women
Kungrat
Author's last Benediction of the Khan.