Storia do Mogor 121.3

121.3

Everybody imagined that Aurangzeb would order him to be slain ; but Aurangzeb was not used to display passion openly, and only carried out his designs in secrecy. He gave a sign that they were to talk Shiva Ji over, for at that time it was not known what he might want to state to the court. Some of them came out and managed to console him, saying it was the habit of the King of Hindustan not to give forthwith the first place to those who had newly come to court. But he was certain to do so afterwards ; for he held him in high esteem as a valiant captain. But he must wait with patience for a few days. In the interval Aurangzeb issued orders that he should be escorted to his tent, and, as sentries over him, they should post round his tent three corps of guards. This was until the palace of Fida,e Khan could be made ready for him. Thus he dwelt some months in a tent ; and finding there was no appearance either of the execution of the royal promises or of an opportunity of flight from the hands of Aurangzeb, he sent to ask permission for his soldiers and captains to leave for their own country. This Aurangzeb accorded, and was contented to detain the persons of Shiva Jī, of Sambhā Jī, his son, and of Netū Jī, the most renowned captain in Shiva Jī's service.