ABSTRACT
He called the envoy of the paladin, Gave him a long and gracious interview, Called for a girdle set with royal gems, A kingly robe of honour and a steed With trappings decked with gold and every buckle Bejewelled. To the messenger withal He gave dínárs, a purse, and much beside To be a present to that prudent man,2 Whom he held chief among the paladins, Bade come a scribe and had a letter written On silk : “ Parmúda Khán is mine ally, And in all regions under my protection. God is the witness to this deed and seal ; His slaves are we and He is Lord.”
