Arms bearer

The same day, Cherkess Derzí Mustafa, one of the Imperial armsbearers (Silahshor), was sent express to Erzerúm to Malatialí Silihdár Súleimán Páshá.

Cutting off the armsbearers, who were young men, required fortitude which few religious groups exhibit — especially in America where numbers are important.

After a while Sir Erling's armsbearer came out and said that his master requested they wait for him at the hostel -- their horses stood ready in the courtyard.

Hence while sharing the traditional soldier motivations -- love of adventure, patriotism, the seeking of fame and glory, among others -- the black armsbearers were also prompted by a status drive, and upward mobility spur.