Storia do Mogor 65.6.6

65.6.6

Although the king was so feared by all, still there were a few who defied him when they had reason to be angry. I have already stated above (I. 95) that Akbar made a rule that no one was to sit in the presence of persons of the blood royal. It happened that a commander had failed in his duty, and Shahjahan called him into his presence, and after a severe talking to, turned him out of the service. The officer, regardless of his life, sat himself down boldly on the ground in the king's presence, saying : 'Now that I am no longer your vassal nor your servant, I can sit down.' Shahjahan was astonished at the officer's resoluteness, and restored him to his pay and position. Then the captain rose to his feet, as before, and he was sent to Jagarnate (Jagarnath) to fight certain rebels.