And others originated from the Arabs who rose from the Hijaz in ancient times and settled in Sudan. They do not resemble the Nubians except in skin color. They are tall, handsome of face, known for their bravery, chivalry, and self-respect. They are divided into various tribes scattered throughout the country, proud of their lineage and ancestry. Therefore, their intermingling with the surrounding tribes is rare. They have retained their characteristics as the Arabs were in their days of glory and power, with strong zeal, pride, determination, and patience in adversity. Some English writers, who tasted their bitterness and witnessed their wars and sustenance, said after praising their lineage, something to the effect of: "They are a people like lions; they do not refrain from war nor do they wait to defend, but rather they always attack their enemy and crush their ranks with their chests, and they swoop down on them like eagles, gathering together at a time unknown to anyone and from a place unknown to anyone. They instill terror and awe in the hearts of their men and weaken them, causing their downfall and the collapse of their affairs. And it is far from an Arab turning his back to you on the battlefield, even if a thousand rifles and bayonets were pointed at his chest."

Chapter Three A Summary of Gordon's Translation Charles Gordon was born in the city of Woolwich in England in 1833 AD. He joined the military in 1852 after preparing for it and excelling in his studies at English schools. He was naturally inclined to face dangers and endure hardship. Perhaps he inherited this from his fathers and grandfathers, as his great-grandfather...