Chapter II

Rivalry between descendants of Kabul and Ambagai.—Kidnapping of
Hoelun by Yessugai.—Birth and naming of Temudjin.—Yessugai finds a
wife for Temudjin.—Death of Yessugai, 1175.—Neglect of
Hoelun.—Targutai draws away Yessugai’s people.—Temudjin begins his
career by the murder of his half-brother.—Capture of Temudjin by
the Taidjuts.—Temudjin’s escape from captivity.—Assistance rendered
by Sorgan Shira.—Marriage of Temudjin to Bortai.—Friendship of
Temudjin and Boörchu.—Alliance of Togrul and Temudjin.—Chelmai, son
of Charchiutai.—Capture of Bortai by the Merkits.—Pursuit of
Temudjin.—Origin of the worship of Mount Burham.—Assistance of
Togrul in recovering Bortai.—Ancestors of Jamuka.—Temudjin made
Khan.—Appointment of officers.—Temudjin’s first victory in
battle.—Temudjin’s brutal punishment of prisoners.—Juriats join
Temudjin’s forces.—Marriage of Temudjin’s sister to Podu.—Marriage
of Temudjin’s mother to Munlik.—Barins withdraw from
alliance.—Efforts of Temudjin to win the friendship of Jamuka 16