Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.18.6

19.18.6

but he offered to come to an interview in the middle of the river Ganga, where each party should come in its own badjaraw. He added, that after having in this manner satisfied himself with the sincerity of Miren's intentions, he would return to PSrania with a mind eased of its burthen, and would henceforward attend steadily to the duties of friendship and attachment. Such a treaty was by no means conformable to Miren's mind; but it became obligatory on both parties in consequence of the interposition of a Commander of high character, who found his own advantage in it, and insisted that this was not a time to engage in new broils. The interview took place, as it had been agreed to; and a new treaty was concluded and confirmed by the Colonel's mediation. This General having now got rid of this affair, advanced with Miren towards Azim-abad ; and this intelligence having soon reached Mahmed-cùli-qhan, the latter concluded that it would not be advantageous in any shape to tarry any longer in his camp ; and raising the siege, he decamped instantly. The Colonel being arrived close to Azim-abad, was met by Ram-narain, who came out with all the officers of Government, and all the principal persons of the province and city ; and although it is not known under what point of view he had the art to represent his joining the enemies of the State, yet it is certain that he was received with more regard than ever ;