52 W. Irvine— Nadir Shall and Muhammad Shah , a Hindi poem, [No. 1, 
43. “ He is very fond of hunting in the hills, he has much 
delight in visiting the holy men there, 
“ There the Khan lingered, and prayed, and gave many pre¬ 
sents, 
“ Thus I have come with troops, and have brought for you 
one lakh of rupees, 
11 Also presents of value, thought worthy of you $ be so good 
as to accept them.” 
44. Then the Shah gave his order, the presents were accepted. 
The Diwan was happy, that clever one, that root of wisdom. 
45. The Diwan clever and full of understanding, then petitioned 
with joined hands, , 
“ They have plundered the whole fort and city of Jalandhar. 
46. “ Know that kings should have no regard for wealth. 
“ On this people, on this army, on every one look as your own. 
47. “ We are ready, Lord King, for whatever you direct, 
“ Wherever you choose to send us, we breathe not a sound.” 
48. Order then was made by Shah Nadir, “ Call back the soldiers, 
“ Whatever goods there are, give all to the Diwan, and take 
a receipt.” 
Forthwith the clever Diwan made prayer with many words. 
Then a patent was written making over the Duaba to the Khan. 
49. Nadir Shah having written much praise of the Diwan, 
Marched off, and raised his tents on the Sutlaj bank. 
50. The messenger took the order, went to the Khan Sahib, 
Hearing it, his ears stood up with joy, in his mind he was 
highly delighted. 
51. The Nawab came to Jalandhar town, after making these pre¬ 
texts, 
He took his ease, was very resplendent. 
52. On the further side of the river lay Sarhind town. 
The city was plundered, a very high city, 
The habitations thereof covered twelve kos. 
From Nadir Shali’s plundering silence fell on that city. 
53. Then went that Shah, called Nadir, to the battle field, 
Made Panipat his resting place in greatest state. 
On hearing this, there came one warrior and noble, 
Khan Dauran is the name by which he is renowned. 
54. All the moves at chess, if one reflects well, 
Will be won without fail, never will a player be defeated; 
55. But know the game as lost, if one move be thoughtless: 
Soft words flourish, when bawling overturns. 
