Chapter 12, pp. 132-165 Summary

In chapter twelve, it is night in a forest and the police and villagers are closing in on Mad Durdu's band. Memed and Jabbar walk off and talk about how Durdu has made the mistake of angering all the surrounding villages. Memed compares Durdu to the evil Abdi, who persecutes people. At daybreak, the attack on Durdu's band begins. Memed has the police Sergeant Asim in his sights, but only shoots near him while yelling threats. Then, the brigand Sgt. Rejep is wounded in the neck. Sergeant Rejep's wound is bandaged. Memed calms the brigands down so they do not panic, and they hold fast. Memed is grazed by bullets but is all right. A hollow is found for cover just as a volley of bullets fly. Black Mustan taunts Mad Durdu, but then Durdu is able to shoot...