Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 17.3.2

17.3.2

but fate did not allow him time, and as I was already provided for, his desire did not take place; but it is very probable, that had I repaired to his capital immediately after Sayed-ahmed-qhan's demise, he would have amply provided for me to the utmost of my wishes, and in a manner suitable to my rank in life. But Aaly-verdy-qhan died soon after; and it became too late to avail myself of his good will. And thanks be to God, that I was not reduced to the necessity of appearing at a new door. After such a digression, which the reader will pardon, we shall return to the thread of our history. Seradj-ed-doulah then on his grandfather's departure, made a visit to his uncle, Nevazish-mahmed-qhan, and having received his consent, he was returning home in the evening; and this was in the beginning of the year 1168. But as Hossein-coly-qhan's house, lay full in his way, and that poor wretch, who expected his death these many days, had constantly kept himself at home, he stopped at the gate, and ordered that both brothers should be brought forth directly. Hossein-coly-qhan, warned by the throng at his gate, fled, and took shelter in Hadji-mehdy's house, which was close to his own; and he desired him to go immediately, and to give notice to Navazish-mahmed-qhan, (whose gentleman usher Hadji-mehdy was) of his friend, Hossein-coly-qhan's danger. Thither Hadji-mehdy went immediately; but receiving no favourable answer, he was returning home in a dejected state of mind.