37/49 Tyope went so far as to praise Hayoue in the council, suggesting that the young man should be intrusted with authority as war-chief _ad interim_. The suggestion was carried out at once, and afterward the Hishtanyi Chayan appointed Tyope as commander-in-chief of the forces marching out. He himself accompanied the body of warriors as adviser and spiritual guide to the captain. Nothing could suit Tyope better. The man was old and not very strong, and people are often killed in war. |