Chapter X

A Tale of a Talib

Early days--The theological curriculum--Visit to Bannu--A public

discussion--New ideas--The forbearance of a native Christian--First

acquaintance with Christians--First confession--A lost love--A stern

chase--The lost sheep recovered--Bringing his teacher--The Mullah

converted--Excommunication--Faithful unto death--Fresh temptations--A

vain search--A night quest--The Mullahs circumvented--Dark days--Hope

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