Qiran al-saʿdayn 7.3

7.3

Next day, the Sultan selected some horses, and sent them as a present to his son, and at night the King of the East again embarked on a boat, and visited Kai-kubad. A full description of the festivities on the occasion. The father gave the son a valuable Bengal elephant, "a jewelled crown, lofty on all sides," and "a throne made of wood, but covered with gold, standing on four feet, with supports for the arms of the king." The crown was placed upon the son's head, and they sat together upon the throne. The father requested from his son the gift of a white canopy and black cap, both of which had been used by Balban. These were promised to him, and he retired, declaring his intention of returning the next day. The Sultan then returned to his usual enjoyments. Next morning, the Sultan sent the white canopy and black cap to his father, and the bearer was rewarded with a robe of honour and presents. In the evening, the father again embarked on a boat, to have an interview with his son, when he took occasion to instil into his ears good advice respecting the future management of his country, and returned at midnight to his own camp.