Today, of the Afghans
Today, of the Afghans once famed in the snow-clad hills,
Are left the tribes of Mohmands, Bangashis, Warakzais, and Afridis.
The hounds of the Mohmands are better than the Bangashis,
Though the Mohmands themselves are worse than dogs.
The Warakzais are the scavenger-vultures of the Afridis,
Though all of them are only carrion-crows.
This is the truth about the best tribes of Afghans.
Allah! What then can I say of the worst?
In living Afghans is neither truth nor decency.
All good Afghans are dead and buried.
Still — today of all Afghans the Mohmands are best.
This is a plain and simple fact to all who know the hills.
He to whom the Mogul emperor said: " You are loyal to me, "
Allah forbid that I should hide his stinking shame!
Let the Afghans drive all honor from their foul souls.
For they have been purchased by the Moguls' red gold.
Are left the tribes of Mohmands, Bangashis, Warakzais, and Afridis.
The hounds of the Mohmands are better than the Bangashis,
Though the Mohmands themselves are worse than dogs.
The Warakzais are the scavenger-vultures of the Afridis,
Though all of them are only carrion-crows.
This is the truth about the best tribes of Afghans.
Allah! What then can I say of the worst?
In living Afghans is neither truth nor decency.
All good Afghans are dead and buried.
Still — today of all Afghans the Mohmands are best.
This is a plain and simple fact to all who know the hills.
He to whom the Mogul emperor said: " You are loyal to me, "
Allah forbid that I should hide his stinking shame!
Let the Afghans drive all honor from their foul souls.
For they have been purchased by the Moguls' red gold.
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