Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.10.6

1.10.6

The next day the Raje learnt that Jafar Khan, the Dewan, had slandered him before the Badshah. Learning this, he sent Raghunath Pant Korde to Jafar Khan with the message, "I am coming to see you." (With this message) he sent (him). After making deliberations in his mind, for a long time, he said, — "All right ! let him come." So the Raje went to see Jafar Khan. (He) honoured him greatly, and spoke something about (his) saranjdm, but he did not like it. (Jafar Khan) said outwardly — 'very well'. His wife was Saista Khan's sister, she sent words from the harem, "Saista Khan's fingers were cut off. Afzal Khan was killed. Sivaji will likewise kill you too. Give him leave soon." Then (he) gave the Raje leave, with robes (of honour). "I shall petition the Badshah and get (you a) saranjam." — So he said. Then the Raje came to his quarters. "Jafar-Khan also, has not spoken frankly. Well ! Whatever the Sri will do is right." So saying he remained silent.