The Book of Akbar 205.4

205.4

In fine, his Majesty determined, in accordance with the Divine will and his native nobleness to write a loving letter to the ruler of Persia and to turn the reins of intent towards that country. Should the ruler of Persia recognise hereditary right and show love and liberality, he would again give his attention to mundane matters and secure the hearts of his faithful band. Should it turn out otherwise he would in the liberty (ikhtiyār) of a hermitage, devote himself without liberty (bi-ikhtiyār) to his generous nature. Accordingly on Thursday, 1st Shawwāl, 950 (28th December, 1543), he sent a letter by Chūlī Bahādur to the effect that by order of the superintendents of destiny, who have attached so much deliberation and knowledge to every act, an urgent cause had arisen for procuring a speedy interview. After a brief sketch of his adventures this line was written under the cover. Verse. What has passed over our head, has passed, Whether by stream, or hill, or wilderness. His Majesty desired to spend some days in the Garmsīr but Mīr ‘Abdu-l-hai of Garmsīr sent to represent to him that it was rumoured that M. ‘Askarī had despatched a large force, and that possibly—which God forbid—they might come there, and things thus become irretrievable. If he went to the country of Sīstān, which belonged