_ 62 _ wishes, bearing in mind the advantages he gives his kingdom. I will ask him nothing, so that he may say that he gave it of his own will. As for his complaints of the harm I did to his towns, I told him that it was the fault of the foolish captains and digars he had in them. Our custom is to do harm to those who do not wish us well, so the great power he says he has must be kept for his neighbours and not for me. I come from far away to visit him, with these nobles and gentlemen who come to die in the service of their King and master, with the expense of this fleet. I should rejoice if the King of Ormuz would arrange matters without giving us trouble, for he too will have much trouble and much loss. Let him be mindful of his tranquility, and he will always have peace. In this I speak as a friend, because these gentlemen are like lascars, who enjoy the labour of war more than they enjoy peace. The Armenian left, taking everything in writing so as not to forget it. He told the King in the presence of all everything that had been said to hm; and there were many opinions among them, some saying yes and others saying no. Khwaja Attar and Rais Nuruddin, who were present, let everyone have their say, and then the King, seeing that he said nothing, said “O father, Khwaja Attar, what have
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