Storia do Mogor 211.7.3

211.7.3

It is not the practice among these princes for nobles to have converse with the favourites and servants of other princes, for fear they may spin some web of treason. If it is ever the case, it is always with the permission of their master. It happened that Diler Khan fell ill ; he was Shah 'Alam's enemy, yet he sent for me to prescribe for him. He knew of the prohibitions on the subject ; he sent word that if I went to his house, it would afford a good opening for him to become friends with the prince. He would be always ready to assist him with all the cavalry under his command on any and every occasion that might arise. As I knew the custom of the court and the scurvy tricks of the Mahomedans, I informed the prince of this affair, and pointed out to him that Diler Khan had sent for me. Hardly were the words out of my mouth when his face began to flush, and he asked me very hastily whether I wanted to go there. To that I replied with a smiling face that, if I was anxious to go there, it was only to see the state he was in — whether he would live or die, so that I might make my report to His Highness. These words appeased him, and he forbade me to go. Diler Khan died, and it was found to be from poison administered by his son-in-law, Azil Can, and by one of the prince's commanders.