Basatin al-uns 71.35

71.35

The hand of destiny shall cast the aquatic enemy of his realm into the underworld like water, and plunge the rebellious envier of his court
under the earth like the root of a tree; and whoever reaches that fountain of life shall, like Khiḍr, attain the felicity of
eternal life. I said to the commander of the army: 'The benefits of sound judgment and its precedence over bravery and virility, by virtue of
the premises that I have set forth to you, are proven and sound, and no intelligent person retains any doubt or room for
suspicion regarding it. If through the guidance of an auspicious judgment and the application of sound planning such an unparalleled blessing and magnificent gift
is obtained, how wonderful the fortune and prosperity that will appear! Relaying this report and sending this glad tidings to
the royal presence is among the most pressing matters and total obligations, yet divulging it to anyone else is not permissible: