Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 14.1.4

14.1.4

Being arrived at Dūlobram's door, he found that he was asleep yet, and knew nothing of the Marhattas; and a full hour more was spent in waiting for his rising; meanwhile a general uproar having risen throughout the city of Catec, people began to fly and provide for their safety. It was then, and not sooner, that Dūlobram being awakened, came out half naked, and without a turbant, and in that condition, got into his Paleky, with intention to take shelter in the castle of Bhara-Bhaty, which was not far off. Mir-abdol-aziz was following him with the troops that were with him. They were advancing together, when at some distance, but still within the city, he stopped awhile to speak to one of his men, and on turning his head about, he saw some Marhatta troopers busy in stripping people, and Dūlobram on foot, endeavouring to skulk about some ruined houses; on sight of this, he ran forwards, and seizing him by the arm, he reproached him with his cowardice. "Why are you frightened," cried he, "and why do you render yourself contemptible? Get upon this horse, and follow me. These are no more than people intent on plunder and sac. Believe me, there is time yet to retire into the castle; and rest assured that I will not leave you here." Dūlobram, recovering from his fright, mounted upon his horse, and was immediately surrounded by the officer's troopers, who carried him safe to the gate of the castle.