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3 The governor of Sirhind again pursued me,
4 and I met him in battle, where his troops were
5 beaten and fled, as there was no water in the desert
6 which I inhabited.
7 " Seeing that, I have now lost all my family and
8 relations, as well as my dearest friends, who have
9 been torn from me, I am tired of the world, and
10 willing to quit it. Besides God, 1 have now no
11 supporter. I fear no human being, and if I die I
12 know that my death will be avenged,
13 “ What I have told your majesty is the truth,
14 and if you still require my presence, I will obey the
15 order after you have read this letter.”
16 Having finished the account of his wrongs and
17 «mp(jror, sufferings, Govind Singh sealed the letter and dis-
18 five Sikhs, misled the messenger with it, loading him with
19 presents ; he also sent along with him five Sikhs.'
20 When Alumgeer presented the letter, he saw
21 that he had been deceived in the accounts given
22 him of the Gooroo, and was convinced that Govind
23 Singh was no other than he represented himself;
24 namely, a harmless fukeer.
25 The emperor , sent, for the five Sikhs and con¬
26 versed with them. He was pleased with their ap¬
27 pearance and address, and bestowing dresses of
28 honour on them, he dismissed them with a letter
29 and valuable presents for Govind Singh. The
30 letter was to the effect, that if the Gooroo would
31 come to the Dekhan, the emperor would receive
32 him kindly.