Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 2.13.5

2.13.5

he cannot possibly escape.' He then took off his pearl necklace, and, as an act of the utmost courtesy and condescension, placed it round the neck of the Raja. 'My army is fatigued, I am anxious you should immediately proceed to Lahor, for I am apprehensive of some movement there. I appoint you Governor of the city, and commit all things to your hands. I shall soon join you ; but before we part, I cannot avoid returning my thanks for your manner of disposing of Soliman-Chekouh. Where have you left Delil-kan? I shall know how to punish him. Hasten to Lahor, Salamet Backesi, Farewell!' Dara, when arrived at Tata-bakar, nominated an eunuch distinguished for his intelligence and resolution, Governor of the fortress, and formed an excellent garrison of Patans, and Sayeds, and as gunners, a number of Portuguese, English, French, and Germans. These Europeans were employed in the artillery, and had been induced by his magnificent promises to enter into the Prince's service. In the event of his ascending the throne, it was intended to promote them to the rank of Omrahs, even although they were Franks. Depositing his treasure in the fortress, for he still possessed a large quantity of gold and silver, Dara pursued his march without delay along the banks of the Indus towards Scindy, at the head of but two or three thousand men ;