LXXXIV: Verily, the Afghans are deficient in sense and…

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 bore!
And malediction upon the whole of them, that after follow!

The recreant occupy themselves in baseness and dishonour;
But every breath of the noble is devoted to the cause of renown.

They commence from Kandahar, and reach unto Damghar;
And all are worthless and good for nothing, who dwell between.