Tarikh-i Daʾudi 3.1.4

3.1.4

I will first put an end to you, and then massacre the infidels at Kurkhet!" Mián 'Abdu-lla said, "Every one's life is in the hand of God—no one can die without His command: whoever enters the presence of a tyrant must beforehand prepare himself for death, let what may happen! When you asked me, I gave you an answer in conformity with the precepts of the Prophet; if you have no reverence for them, what is the use of inquiring?" Sultán Sikandar's wrath was slightly appeased, and he said, "If you had permitted me to do this, many thousands of Musulmáns would have been placed in easy circumstances by it." Mián 'Abdu-lla replied: "I have said my say; you know what you intend doing: What I say to you is dictated by eloquence. Either take advice or be vexed." The Sultán then rose up from the assembly, and all the learned went with him, with the exception of Mián 'Abdu-lla, who remained standing in his place. The Prince requested that he would visit him occasionally, and then gave him leave to depart.