566 = Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. [November, 1908. 
“occurred, strict injunctions, such as were appropriate, were 
" issued ; but as that wretch had carried out his purpose, they 
‘were of no avail. Haidar Beg Khan is dead, the names be the 
‘‘ others are not known, nor do you give those names. 
** write precise details, action will be taken. The extreme ie 
“and the clearness of the thoughts of that Pillar of the a 
“ are more igre than the sun itself, and are impressed on 
“heart, By the aid of God I, too, he ater reach that place 
“that Loyal Die a lso purposes to come to the Presence. If it 
“ please the Lord Most t High, this tie "will then be decided 
“in the most perfect and — 7 manner according to the 
- Holy Law and to Justice.” 
After a little time had elapsed, and the rumours of ‘Abdul- 
iah Khan’s preparations grew louder, the emperor addressed a 
“cause of this conduct be the death of his brother, (although 
“ against God's decrees man is helpless), the Holy Law provides 
“ for retaliation (qisas). ugh God’s favour re man in fault 
“has received his punishment. If at first, owi 
6 Woaknask: angry thoughts arose, he nab now vabmnit himself 
“ to God’s decrees. To place reliance on an army and cannon is 
not only to resist God's vicegerent, but is unfitted to the 
‘* character of such a mighty noble. Let him come himself to 
'“ the Presence, and whatever he wishes shall be done. He has 
“not made any application. Let him come without delay and 
'* Tay his case, in his own way, before His Majesty. His Majesty 
* has no other thought than his subjects’ welfare, and his heart- 
“felt desire is that such a nobleman may not come to be evil- 
“ spoken of among the people. Thus it is fitting for him to give 
“attentive ear to these words; and nt tg understood them and 
“ well reflected, let him act accordingly.”2 
To this admonishment ‘Abdullah Khan sent a re answer. 
“ Certainly this true one’s arrival in the presence of that Source 
<4 Benctivenss will be to him a joy equal to that of ‘ee worship 
“of God. But the things ig pit happened to Amir-ul-wmara, 
™ the brother of this one ra est qualities, are apparent to 
“Your Majesty. If this f nithfal a ve had been at court 
* only for the welfare and Satetion of created es Jt there 


1 Shia Das, 552. 2 Shit Das, 56. 
