The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.15.7

3.15.7

I have put my trust in the Protector, and will fight the Emperor Humayun, as Mian Nizami has observed." * * * When he dismissed the chiefs, he ordered them to array their men with all speed, as if they were still in alarm as to Maharta; and when one watch of the night yet remained, the whole army, according to Sher Khan's command, marched two and a half kos in the direction of Maharta's country. Sher Khan then halted, and addressed his army, saying, "For two days I have drawn out my army, and have returned to my encampment, that I might put the Emperor off his guard, and that he might not suspect that my army was coming towards him. Now, turn; set your faces towards the army of the Emperor, and let not the honour of the Afghans out of your grasp nor fail to display your utmost devotion, for now is the time to regain the Empire of Hindustan." The Afghans replied: "Let not our lord allow any hesitation to find its way to his noble heart." * * *