Later Mughals v1.c9.s18.39

v1.c9.s18.39

Although life was promised to those who became Muhammadans, not one prisoner proved false to his faith. Among them was a youth, whose mother made many supplications to Qutb-ul-mulk, through Ratan Chand, his diwan or principal man of business. She said she was a widow, had but this son, and he had been unjustly seized, being no disciple or follower of the Guru but only a prisoner in his hands. The Wazir interceded and obtained the boy's life. The woman took the order of release to the kotwal, who brought out the prisoner and told him he was free. The youth said "I know not this woman, what does she want with me? I am a true and loyal follower of the Guru, for whom I give my life, what is his fate shall be mine also." He then met his death without flinching.‡