The Rashīdī History 45.3

45.3

One day after this event, he fell asleep, and there appeared to him, in a dream, Shaikh Burhán-ud-Din Kilij (upon whom be the mercy of God). Amir Timur advanced towards him with great reverence, and asked him to pray to God for the recovery of his son Jahángir, whom he had left on the bed of sickness at Samarkand. The Shaikh answered, "God be with you"; but of his son he said nothing. When Timur awoke from his dream, he felt convinced that his wishes concerning his son were not fulfilled, and was so distressed about Jahángir's safety that he despatched Bu Kutlugh, his private secretary; with a letter (from Sang), that he might obtain correct news of his son. As soon as his secretary had started, he had another disturbing dream about Jahangir, and became more anxious than ever, saying to his courtiers: "I sadly fear I am for ever separated from my son; do not hide the truth from me any longer." But they, going down on their knees, took a solemn oath, saying: "Thy servants have absolutely no news of this matter, and have heard nothing of your son's condition."