Armenia: A year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia
CHAPTER IV.
Narrow Escape from Suffocation.--Death of Noori Effendi.--A good Shot.--History of Mirza Tekee.--Persian Ideas of the Principles of Government.--The "Blood-drinker."--Massacre at Kerbela.--Sanctity of the Place.--History of Hossein.--Attack on Kerbela, and Defeat of the Persians.--Good Effects of Commissioners' Exertions 61