_ 32 _ such an obstacle from his path, so that he might go where it was profitable. When he had heard the answer of the wise men he set off at once for Aleppo, and when he arrived there, he set up a large camp. When the Sultan saw this he ordered the Lord of Damascus, whose name was Cibog [?Khair Bey], and the Lord of Aleppo, whose name was [Azerdengue], to form the first rank with the soldiers who had been entrusted to them arrayed in order, and to be the first to attack the Turkish forces, and that he would make them […]. They came and attacked the Turkish army with such force and vigour that they broke up the first lines of battle and killed many. When the Sultan saw the Turkish lines broken, he believed that he already had victory in his hands and that his mission was accomplished, and he ordered the said Lords […] to victory. When our great Lord saw this, with great spirit and humility he began to make this prayer; O great lord and glorious God, firm and constant, whose will cannot be prevented and who needs no counsel, nor can you be reprehended whatever you do wish, it is better that I your slave made of earth, appear as an ant in thy sight, and there I commend myself and in thee I trust.
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