Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 17.3.14

17.3.14

but she was deeply wounded, and she complained bitterly to her lord. His answer was, that such was that lady's temper, that she knew it; and why then did she put herself in her way? My mother went home, with an intention to return to Azim-abad; and she for a long time abstained from going to Court. But such a separation was more than the blessed man could bear. He sent persons of distinction to soothe her mind, but all in vain; till at last he sent her this message: Please to come of yourself; else, I declare to you that we shall go, Biby-Gahassity and myself and by all means shall bring you along. My mother on this message, repaired to the palace, where he received her with the highest distinction, requesting her to be reconciled to his family and house. She answered that she wanted to repair to Azim-abad. And why so, replied the worthy man, with a melting tone of voice? Why should you insist upon leaving us? No one has said anything disagreeable to you; you have of yourself taken offence, and have said whatever. you had a mind to. At this moment his consort, Gahassity-biby, who had her cue, made suddenly her appearance. She was in company with Nefissa-begum, mother to the late Ser-effraz-qhan, a Princess who was treated with the highest regard by the reigning family. Pray, sister, what is the matter with your anger, said she ? And what is the matter that you are so angry with your brother ? What he tells you seems to be right ;