Storia do Mogor 84.4

84.4

Shiva Ji consented to appear before Afzal Khan, but begged him to come with only five persons to a spot at a distance from the camp, while on his side he (Shiva Ji) would bring no more than five men. He would fall at his feet and throw himself upon his mercy. Delighted at finding that Shiva Ji meant to give himself up, Afzal Khan accepted his proposals. At a distance from the camp he caused to be made ready a splendid tent with carpets for the reception of Shiva Ji, who on his side did not neglect to send messages, imploring Afzal Khan's friendship and assurances of the petitioners being received with affection. Meanwhile he (Shiva Ji) so disposed his army for the carrying out of his plot that when he gave the agreed signal, all of them, spurring on their horses, could gallop straight into the royal camp. Shiva Jí got ready a small and very sharp lancet, which at the top was formed into the shape of a ring with a projecting stone. Pushing a finger into the ring, the lancet was concealed under cover of the hand. His five companions received orders that when he embraced the general, they should silently seize their swords, and fall each upon one particular enemy. All the five men with their leader, Shiva Jí, wore coats of mail beneath their clothes. This precaution was not adopted by Afzal Khān and his five men, nor did they suspect the treachery about to be practised on them.