“...One day everyone believed that the end had come to the robbers. From the Hellenic border they sent word to the nearest Turkish military post that Salayani's gang had crossed the border and was being pursued by Greek troops. The Greek officer suggested that the Turkish officer capture the gang in the forest from both sides. The Turks entered the forest; a Turkish officer walked ahead and looked out; the robbers shot and killed him and one soldier. Inspired by anger, the Turks rushed into the bushes; the robbers retreated, firing back; the Turks kept moving forward, hoping for the support of the Greek army, which was supposed to be in the rear of the robbers..."