The Rashīdī History 112.3.7

112.3.7

The two then set out with strong hearts and cheerful spirits, riding bridle to bridle. On the following day they noticed in front of them some black objects: and the same care and precautions were observed as on the other occasion. As the objects approached, they recognised the two brothers of Khwaja Ali Bahadur, Tika and Ali Mirak, and two of his sons-in-law, Asil Fulad and Buzana [each one accompanied by his servant]. After this meeting, the Khan's position was as sovereignty compared with that of the day before. The new-comers were then asked their story. They related what has been mentioned above, and added: "Khush Gildi and Aziz Birdi, who had determined to go to Kashghar, separated from us yesterday." With these two came Sukar and some of the Kaluchi (who were relatives of a certain woman of the name of Makhtum, with whom, during the time of the great disturbances in Moghulistan, the Khan had contracted a marriage), and they brought with them several horses from the royal stables. Having announced this news, the whole party set out in pursuit without delay, and came upon the fugitives towards the end of the night; when these heard the sound of the hoofs of the approaching horses, they were filled with dismay and alarm. The Khan and his companions called out to each one by name, and they, recognising his voice and that of the others, were filled with joy.