Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 2.9.8
Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable) 2.9.8
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2.9.8
He quitted his division, followed by a few persons, and riding with speed towards Dara precisely at the moment when that Prince was hastening to assist in the downfall of Morad-Bakche, he exclaimed, while yet at some distance, 'Mohbarek-bad, Hazaret, Salamet, Elhamd-ulellah: May you be happy! May your Majesty enjoy health and reign in safety! Praise be to Allah, the victory is your own! But, my God! why are you still mounted on this lofty elephant? Have you not been sufficiently exposed to danger? If one of the numberless arrows, or balls, which have pierced your howda had touched your person, who can imagine the dreadful situation to which we should be reduced ? In God's name descend quickly and mount your horse ; nothing now remains but to pursue the fugitives with vigour. I entreat your Majesty permit them not to escape.'