It is commonly reported by the inhabitants, high and low, of this country that ancient sages have thrown spells (ilisma) on these two roads* so that whenever a large army passes by there, or a horse or bullock be killed, or a drum beaten, black clouds soon gather and rain and snow pour down. Whenever an army passed by this route, the statement was confirmed. As the ladies had been sent for, and the difficulty of the road had been impressed on H. M.'s mind, an order was issued that the officers who were in attendance on H.M. should station experienced men at each stage, and that every stage between Bhīmbhar and Hīrapūr should be assigned to one of the officers, so that tents, fuel, forage and food should be in readiness, and that the ladies should not suffer any inconvenience. Next day H. M. traversed Nārī Barārī,* which is the most difficult of all the ranges (girīwahā), and reposed in Hīrapūr.* The distance was 4 1/4 kos. Forty-four bridges were crossed. M. Yūsuf K. had arranged tents, etc. here. The difficulties of the hills between this place and Bhīm­bhar had now been overcome and were forgotten. To speak briefly, from Bhīmbhar to Hīrapūr there is a continuous range of hills which for narrowness and difficulty, and for ascents and descents, is unrivalled. The groves, the blossoming flowers, the glorious air, the melody of the waterfalls, increased astonishment from time to time; and removed from the heart the troubles of the journey. But when we on this day passed from the hills to the plain, there was a splendid spectacle. A new world appeared, and a new paradise withdrew the veil from her countenance. Commonplace people who looked only to secondary causes forgot altogether the toils of the way, and the pious and profound entered upon new delight. Crowds of men, consisting of God-seeking ascetics, learned persons, skilled craftsmen, and magical musicians, came from the capital, and were gratified by princely favours. On this day the Khān-Khānān was sent off in order that he might attend the Prince, and assist him in bringing on the secluded ladies. Also at this stage M. Kaiqabād and the Maliku-sh-sh'ara S. Faiẓī arrived and performed the prostration. ⁵⁴² After one day 2 kos 79 poles were traversed and H. M. halted at Dewar(?).*

At the end of the day a cloud settled on the face of joy! While H.M. was looking for the arrival of the ladies, the Prince Royal arrived alone and reported that on account of the difficulties of the road it was not fitting that the ladies should be brought, and that he had left them at Naushahra.* As there had been no order to this effect, the prince was not allowed to pay his respects, and an order of censure was sent to the Khān Khānān. “If the prince, owing to his evil propensities, behaved in this way, why did you allow him to exhibit such audacity?”

In his wrath, H. M. ordered, in the midst of the rain, and of the slipperiness of the ridges, that his horse should be brought. His whole thought was that he would go in person and bring the ladies. He took with him Jagannāth, Rām Dās, Naqīb K. and some Aḥadīs. Zain K. Koka, Ḥakīm Abu-l-Fatḥ and the writer were left in charge of the camp. An order was given that no one except the persons above mentioned should accompany H. M. He travelled that day up to evening and reached Hīrapūr. I was nearly losing my senses, and the dress of society was falling from my shoulders.* By God's help the ebullition of my disposition did not prevail over my reason and discretion. The whole confusion was caused by thinking why at such a time should the Shāhinshāh of the Universe become so angry. And why did he take upon himself this task which could be accomplished by an inferior servant? Why did he not accept the truthful speaking of his loyal servants. The Prince shut himself up in his tent, and abstained from food and sleep. When the devoted servants petitioned, the wise sovereign yielded, and returned. An order was given that the Khān-Khānān should bring on the ladies: 3 1/2 kos 81 bambus were traversed, and H. M. halted at the village of Kūsū. Next day 3 3/4 kos 13 poles were traversed, and H. M. halted at Khānpūr.* A remarkable thing there is that there is a tree called Hal Tal* on the roadside, which is a wonder to beholders. It has a strong trunk and many branches, and numerous leaves. If a twig of it be set in motion, the whole tree begins to shake. There are plenty of trees of this species, but they do not behave like this one.