The Rashīdī History 176.6

176.6

In reply to these words the Khán said: "For many years I have longed to see this dear brother. The most fitting form of thanksgiving is that we should return now, and spend a few days together. We will devote ourselves, until next spring, to preparations such as those described by our dear brother; we will then go forward. At the present time the occasion is not suitable; the season is too far advanced. While the enemy remains where he is, we can advance whenever we choose. [Even though we do not go to Andijan at all, nothing will be lost."] So they turned back from Arpa Yazi, and travelled by a direct route towards Kashghar. Babajak Sultan accompanied the Khan to Yarkand, and there they gave themselves over to feasting. The Khan bestowed countless presents and inestimable favours upon him; while each of the Amirs offered presents according to his rank and means. [Verses] .... When these hospitable entertainments had been concluded, Babajak Sultan, having obtained leave to return to his own country, rode away in that direction. Those events happened in the autumn of the aforesaid year [922 = 1516].