52 I have heard Khosrow saying things that have stirred a sense of foreboding within me, implications that could be far-reaching. It’s possible he voiced these thoughts with a deliberate intent, perhaps aiming to subjugate the Arabs as he has his own people, who now render him taxes. He might aspire to exert similar control over the Arabs, just as he has compelled the rulers of neighboring nations to bend to his will. The sages: May the Almighty always guide you to success, O King. Your responses were not only profound but exquisitely articulated, and your arguments carried the mark of true eloquence. Please, instruct us with your commands, direct us according to your desires, and we shall heed your wishes. Al-Nuʿmān ibn al-Munẓir:
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