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The Tashid commander of the time, Ba'Arub, died on the shelf of red stone, with ten men, trying to reach Hammaran. - (Tribesmen of Gor, Chapter 11, Sentence #289)

The girl, Alyena, rode next to the last in our line, in the position of least status; she was followed by one of Hassan's men, the guard; such a guard is commonly posted; he, from time to time, watches the trail behind the caravan and, of course, prevents the escape of slave girls. The oasis which we were entering is named for the Battle of Red Rock, which is a large shelf of reddish sandstone behind the oasis, north by northeast from its lowest point, and center. It was used as the vantage point for the Aretai commander at that time, Hammaran, who also launched at a crucial point in the struggle, his picked cavalry, and bodyguard, from that height, turning the battle's tide. The Tashid commander of the time, Ba'Arub, died on the shelf of red stone, with ten men, trying to reach Hammaran. It was said that he came within ten yards of him. Ba'Arub was, it was said, a brave man. It was also believed that if he had stood siege in his kasbah, in time Hammaran would have been forced to retire. - (Tribesmen of Gor)