Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 35.5.3

35.5.3

He proceeded to observe, that the King in this case might take the gold, jewels, and elephants, which, according to custom, appertained to the crown, and permit Alla-ood-Deen to retain the remainder for himself. It would then be a point for consideration, whether he should be allowed to continue in his government, or be directed to accompany the court to Dehly. Mullik Fukhr-ood-Deen Koochy, kotwal of Dehly, though sensible of the propriety of this advice, yet, on looking towards the King, and perceiving he did not approve of it, spoke to the following effect: "The accounts of Alla-ood-Deen's return, the amount of his plunder, and the truth of his conquest, have not yet been publicly confirmed. We have them only from flying reports, which, we all know, are often vague and extravagant. Supposing, even, that what we hear is true, is it not natural to imagine, that when he shall hear of the approach of the King's army, that the fear of false accusation, or evil designs against him, will induce him to retreat to the mountains, from whence, as the rainy season is approaching, it will be impossible to dislodge him? Let us not, therefore, cast off our shoes before we reach the river, but wait till Alla-ood-Deen shall arrive at Kurra. If it shall then appear that he cherishes treasonable views, one assault of the King's forces will put an end to his ambition."