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Accordingly, Naw4b Ahmad Khan mounted and went to Sa’dullah 
Khin’s camp. Hafiz Rahmat Khan and the others were sent for, and the 
Nawab laid all the facts before them. Mulld Sardar Khan, the oldest present, 
took up the word and enquired what force Ali Kuli Khan had with him. 
Abmad Khan asked what he meant by that question. Sardar Khan replied 
that a strong powerful leader was required, who could oppose the Wazir, 
if need arose—one who could enforce the terms granted. He preferred 
making overtures through Mulhér Rio and Apd& Sendhid. But, under no 
circumstances, could he approve of allowing the Nawab’s son to go to the 
Wazir. Hafiz Rahmat Khan might go or not as he pleased, for he was a 
private friend of the Wazir’s. Ahmad Khan, turning to Sardar Khan, 
said he highly approved of his remarks, and he would act accordingly. 
He then rose and returned to his own quarters. Next day, he said to 
Nawab Ali Kuli Khan that, though he fully trusted him personally, the 
Rohela leaders objected to allowing his son to go to the enemy’s camp. On 
hearing this, Ali Kuli Khan said, “ By God, your advisers are sharp-witted 
“and far-seeing. My wish was as they have counselled, my heart’s desire 
“has been fulfilled, for all I wanted was to turn your thoughts towards 
“neace.” The Nawab replied, “ My friendship to you is firm like an engrav- 
“ing on stone.” 
After this interview, Ali Kuli Khan took his departure and returned to 
hisown camp. He then sought an interview with the Wazir and related in 
detail all that had passed. He pointed out that, although he had brought 
Ahmad Khan to entertain thoughts of peace, the condition was that the nego- 
tiations be conducted through Mulhér Rdéo and Apa Sendhid. Khande 
Rao must therefore be sent to bring in the Nawab’s son and Hafiz Rahmat 
Khan. The Wazir sent for Mulhdér Rao and Apaé Sendhia and requested 
them to arrange for bringing in the Nawab’s son. On his arrival they 
could come to a decision. The two Mahrattas professed their willingness, 
if nothing was intended which could force them to act afterwards in opposi- 
tion to the Wazir. The Wazir out of regard to his own honour was obliged 
to promise that no treachery was intended. Then Mulhar Rao sent his son, 
Khande Rao, with an escort, to conduct the Nawab’s son to the Wazir’s 
camp. Apa Sendhia had already sent word to Ahmad Khan, desiring him 
to make no objections to sending off his son. 
Meanwhile Khande Rao and the escort had come near the battery and 
drew up close to it. Word was brought of his arrival. Forthwith Mah- 
mtd Khan was sent for and, after the Naw4b had whispered in his son’s 
ear a few words of advice, two hundred trusty horsemen were ordered out 
to accompany him, one of them being our author, Hisdm-ud-din. On the 
