The Book of Akbar 250.5

250.5

‘Ali Dost Khan Bargbegi, 'Abdal Wahhab, Sayid Muhammad Pakna, Muhammad Quli Shaikh Kaman, Latif Sahrindi and a number of others were appointed to guard the gate of the fort and to bring in the runaway officers and to let the Mirza pass with the sanctioned companions. The Mirza came out in accordance with the compact. On the way, one of M. Ibrahim’s servants recognised as his own a horse which one of M. Kamran’s servants was riding, and told this to M. Ibrahim, who sent people to bring away the horse. When this was brought to his Majesty’s ears, he, in his courtesy, disapproved of the proceeding and censured M. Ibrahim, and he, out of shame and narrowness of disposition went off without leave to Kishm. Haji Muhammad, too, was blamed as the insult to the Mirza had been committed with his knowledge. A gracious firman containing apologies, with a robe of honour and a horse were sent along with Khwaja Jalalu-d-din Mahmud the Mir Biyutat (to Kamran). When the night was somewhat advanced, Qaraca Khan was produced with a sword tied to his neck. When he came in front of the torches an order was issued for removing the sword ; his guilt was forgiven, and he was honoured by being allowed to do homage. And his Majesty said in Turki, “ ’Tis the fortune of war, such accidents as