Storia do Mogor 354.3.2

354.3.2

While this was in progress, I arrived at the house of my friend, Qãzí Mīr, not far from the court. He was not long in making his appearance. As he was coming in at the door I went to meet him, and paid him the usual compliments, but with a very long face, in spite of my now knowing all that had taken place. The moment he saw me he put his hands to his sides, halted, and showed all the signs of being quite worn out, telling me : 'To-day I laboured in a cause which very seldom is carried to success in the Mogul court : you are already made a servant of the prince Shãh 'Alam, and have [in] as pay three hundred rupees a month, and in addition you are a noble of the court.'