THE list of Soandeh and other captives has been received. The afore­said captives must be dispatched to Nugr, and [there be] incorporated with the Usud Ilhyes; to such of whom as are without wives, the females among the prisoners are to be given in marriage.

Entrenching yourself strongly,* you will remain [at all times] in readiness to co-operate with Bûrhânûddeen in the chastisement of the enemy.