The Nāṣirī Generations 275.5

275.5

and this statement requires the testimony of witnesses of the circumstances, because, if it turns out correct that it is the command of the Chingiz Khan, it will be necessary for all to obey that command; and, if it is false and a fabrication, or is the invention of this person, or invented at the instigation of an insidious person, the blood of people, subjects, and servants, must not be shed for a lie.” On Uktae’s concluding this speech, those present bowed their heads to the ground [saying]: “This which the Khan speaks, the whole of the sages of the world, the discriminating and the exalted in intellect, cannot add to, for it is a princely speech and a noble saying, which excellency of understanding and sovereignty indeed demands; and no created being is able to place the hand of objection to the forehead of this command, but it behoveth that Uktae should direct and point out in what manner the truth or falsehood, veracity or falsity thereof, may be demonstrated and made known.” Uktae turned his face towards that Tuni idol-worshipper, saying: “Dost thou understand the language, or the Turki language.