Storia do Mogor 65.32.6

65.32.6

Much to be marvelled at was the obstinate fidelity of Da,ud Khan. Keeping at a little distance from our troops, he continued to follow. He sent a clear message to Dara that he might trust in him; he wanted to accompany him whenever the occasion arose, and with his blood would seal the testimony of his loyalty. The prince should accept his advice, and not believe in the forged letters that had fallen into his hands. But Dara, more and more suspicious, sent word to him that if he were true to him, let him cease to follow him and go his own way. By this time Da,ud Khan saw that it was of no use to try and remain with his well-beloved prince, and sent an answer that he would obey orders on the condition that his dismissal was by writing. It was not long before Dara made over to him a paper in which it was stated: 'I, Dara, discharge Da,ud Khan, and command him to withdraw from my army, and accord him liberty to serve whom he pleases.' What things may not be worked by a falsehood when accepted as true by a prince! Without reflecting on the evil that might accrue to him, the prince persisted in the unjust impression made upon him. Da,ud Khan received this writing at the city of Vehu (or Ochu, perhaps Uchh). Weeping like a child, so that it was pitiful to see him, he exclaimed: 'It seems to me as if evil fortune dogged the steps of Dara,' and therewith he departed.