Mariam was deported with her parents to Deir-el-Zor. There she came into the possession of a wandering tribe and was sold several times from one to another being the wife of several persons.

                  Once, when the tribe came near Mousul, Mariam found a chance to make her escape. She fled at night and after two day’s troublesome journey reached the town. An Armenian fellow paid the journey and sent her per auto to us.