Among The Wild Tribes Of The Afghan Frontier A Record Of Sixtee
Chapter 22
Chikki, The Freebooter
The mountains of Tirah--Work as a miller's labourer--Joins fortune with a thief--A night raid--The value of a disguise--The thief caught--The cattle "lifter"--Murder by proxy--The price of blood--Tribal factions--Becomes chieftain of the tribe--The zenith of power--Characteristics--Precautionary measures--Journey to Chinarak--A remarkable fort--A curious congregation--Punctiliousness in prayers--Changed attitude--Refrained from hostilities--Meets his death 277-286