Verily, the Afghans are deficient in sense and understanding-
They are the tail-cut curs of the butchers’ slaughter-house.
They have played away dominion, for the gold of the Mughals;
And they lust after the offices, that the Mughals can give.
Though the camel, with its lading, hath entered their dwelling,
They are first taken up with stealing the bell from its neck.
Out upon him, who first the name of Sarrah-ban
(Khoshal Khan Khattak)
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