Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 25.2.5

25.2.5

In consequence of this discovery, his malicious arts were dragged to open light, and they met with what they well deserved. This trial which occupied the attention of the public, did not divert it intirely from the manoeuvres of Mahmed-reza-qhan, This man who has a great deal of hastiness as well as inconstance in his composition, no sooner observed the prevalence of General Clavering's party, than he conceived a desire of joining him. Such a step was vigorously opposed by Aaly-hibrahim-qhan, in whose temper, prudence and foresight seem to predominate. This nobleman used often to say: "Let us go on as we have hitherto been going. The Governor has certainly saved your life and honor. Without forgetting such benefits, and becoming ungrateful of such favours, let us wait and see what will become of the two parties. If the Governor holds out, he shall think himself obliged by your firmness of temper, and the steadiness of your friendship and attachment to him; and he shall find means enough to promote your welfare in a manner adequate to your rank; and should the General become absolute, he will not for that bear you any grudge; for you have not done him any wrong, nor have you misbehaved to him; nor have you done any thing to render him your enemy. It is even probable, that pleased with the steadiness of your temper, he shall use you in a manner suitable to your rank and station." This discourse was unquestionably full of sense;