The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.2.3

3.2.3

It happened after some years, that Hasan Khán came to Jamál Khán, when all his kinsmen who were in Jaunpúr reproached him for having sent Faríd away from his presence for the sake of a slave-girl ; and they remarked that Faríd Khán, young as he was, gave promise of future greatness ; that he bore the marks of excellence on his forehead, and that in all the tribe of Súr there was none who possessed learning, talent, wisdom, and prudence like him; and he had qualified himself so well, that if Hasan Khán would entrust him with the charge of a pargana, he would discharge it excellently well, and perfectly perform all his duties. Hasan Khan assented to what his kindred said, and replied, "Pacify him and bring him to me; I will agree to whatever you say." His friends replied, "As you are generally in Jaunpur in attendance on Jamal Khan, it is advisable you should entrust the administration of your two parganas to Farid." Hasan Khan agreed to his kinsmen's request. In great glee they came to Farid, and said, "Mian Hasan has agreed to everything we have said in your behalf, and has dissented from nothing. It behoves you also to assent to what we say to you." Farid Khan replied, "I will agree to anything you may say, nor will I ever draw back from it; but as soon as Hasan Khan sees the face of the slave-girl, he will do whatever she tells him." His kinsmen rejoined: "Do you nevertheless agree; if he departs from his agreement with us, we will remonstrate with him."