Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.10.6

19.10.6

Now I see no other "such place of safety, but your Fortress of Chennar; and although "it has no accommodations for Princesses and ladies of rank, and "its climate and air are sultry and unwholesome, on account of "the proximity of the hills that come close upon it, yet we shall "put up with such an inconvenience. Let me have then such an "order under your own hand and seal, to Mirza-nedjef-qhan, the Governor of the fortress, as I may in an emergency avail myself of, to lodge my family and consort in that castle, together with your own; for after all, our families and interests, you know, are one and the same. Once my mind easy on that subject, I will soon follow you with such a force, as, joined to yours, may insure success. Believe me, what I say is advantageous to both sides." Mahmed-culy-qhan, who was a plain, unsuspecting man, incapable of deceit, and who was, besides, actually impelled by the decrees of fate, gave the order such as it was requested, together with another to the officers of the garrison; and he even repeated his order to Mirza-nedjef-qhan, then present, in these very terms: "You know that there is no difference at all between the Lord-Navvab and me; we are german-brothers to each other, and sons of two brothers. Whether I be present or absent, he is my representative. Take care to do, as he shall command you." Such were the expressions he made use of;