(This chapter begins with some general remarks on humanity, and then launches out into a panegyric of Akbar and his son Sultān Selīm. After more than a page of this stuff it proceeds to relate how Qubu-d-dīn K. was on 22 Shahrīyūr (beginning of September 1579) appointed Atālīq, or tutor, of the prince, and received the robe of honour called a dūqū (see supra II, 121, 1. 7; it is the daq of the dictionaries, B. 333 spells it dāgū) “which holds a high rank in the holy family” and the title Beglārbegī).

(Translation resumed). He (Qubu-d-dīn in gratitude for this ²⁷⁵ great gift resolved upon holding a splendid banquet, and begged for H.M.'s presence at it. H.M. granted his wish, and the house of the faithful became the envy of the spheres by the arrival of the sacred feet. On this occasion eternal bliss was conferred (on Qubu-d-dīn) by the noble prince's being placed on his shoulder.* There was rejoicing and there was scattering of largesse.

There was a heaven-illuminating banquet-hall
Such as the stars seldom see in dreams
The spectators were fascinated by beholding it
Wisdom lost its tongue, and the tongue became ear.