Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.13.8

12.13.8

but I, as his servant, cannot give any thing, without an express order from him." To this speech no regard was paid; and Abul-mansur-qhan having cast the eye of covetousness upon so small an object, as three or four elephants and three or four pieces of cannon, sent for them by his own people, and kept them in his camp. Such proceedings having been reported at Murshud-abad, displeased Aaly-verdy-qhan so much, that he wrote him a letter in a proper style, where he desired him to forbear coming to Murshud-abad, as it would be better for him to return to his own Government. He also sent up a petition to the Emperor purporting, "that he did not stand in need of such assisters, as by God's blessing, and under His Majesty's auspices, his servant would shew what he could perform; and that as no cordiality could ever take place between such a succourer and himself, his faithful subject, he hoped that Abul-mansur-qhan would be ordered back to his own Government." The Emperor, informed of the matter, wrote to Abul-mansur-qhan, commanding his returning to his post; and in giving the letter to that General's agent, he intimated his pleasure that his master should depart immediately on the receipt of it. But before this order could arrive from the capital, Abul-mansur-qhan was already informed of its contents, as well as of the effect which Aaly-verdy-qhan's representation had made on the Emperor's mind.