Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.21.9

12.21.9

and he exhorted them both to march to their master's assistance ; but no one would move. So that with the five or six men that stuck to him he ran forwards, and closed with the Governor's elephant. By this time Mustapha-qhan being near, was seen making signs with both hands to his people to surround him. He was also heard to cry out : This is Haibet Djung; take care to bring him alive. Hekim-shah being the foremost of the enemies, jumped from his horse, and was making to him with two or three more, when he was encountered by three or four, of the six that were with Mehdy-nessar-qhan ; and they engaged sharply. The Governor by this time was advancing with a firm countenance, and shooting arrows incessantly ; at the same time he dispatched a man to Abdol-aaly-qhan, to order him to come immediately to his assistance with his whole brigade. This officer, as well as two or three other Commanders more of that part of the intrenchment, knew nothing of the works having been carried with slaughter and destruction ; and he answered that it was improper in people upon an intrenchment, to mount a horse ; that he was at his post with his brigade ; and that if the enemy should break in, he would not fail to do his duty. Whilst he was speaking, another man came with this message : Whenever my business shall be effectually done, and myself shall be amongst the slain, of what use can your coming be to me then ?