Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 73.1.6

73.1.6

Six months afterwards, while the philosopher was still in prison, one of his slaves going to the market was told by a diviner, that from certain omens he perceived in his aspect much good fortune, which he would foretell him for a certain sum. The slave gave what was demanded; on which the diviner told him that he had a master in distress, who in a few days would be delivered from his troubles, and receive a dress of honour. The slave ran and congratulated his master, who reproved him for his credulity, and for going into such bad company. Three days after, it happened that Hussun Mymundy took an opportunity, upon the King's conversing with him on astrology, to mention the unfortunate Anwury, lamenting, that instead of rewards and honours for his two surprising predictions he had been doomed to a gloomy dungeon. The King replied that certainly Anwury was unrivalled in science, but men "of learning should know mankind better; for, he "observed, kings are like children, and must be "flattered to be pleased. After these remarks, he "commanded Anwury to be released. On his "way from prison to the court, Anwury met the di"viner, and was constrained to confess, that other "persons besides philosophers could sometimes "foretell events. The King honoured Anwury "with a dress, a thousand pieces of silver, a horse, "and a male and female slave; at the same time "expressing his concern for what had happened."