Gordon's coming with his whole people [or
adherents] might be attended with difficulty, and therefore, if I chose,
he should be invited to come alone." Now, as your Highness is the best
judge, your faithful servant reposeth his most unbounded hopes and
expectation upon your Highness, that the aforesaid Mr. Gordon may arrive
at Fyzabad without any apprehension or danger. I shall be then extremely
honored and obliged.
Considering me in the light of a firm and faithful servant, continue to
honor and exalt me by your letters.
What further can I say?
_A Copy of an Address from Mr. Gordon to the Begum._
Begum Saib, of exalted dignity and generosity, whom God preserve!
After presenting the usual professions of servitude, &c., in the
customary manner, my address is presented.
Your gracious letter, in answer to the petition of your servant from
Goondah, exalted me. From the contents I became unspeakably impressed
with the honor it conferred. May the Almighty protect that royal purity,
and bestow happiness, increase of wealth, and prosperity!
The welfare of your servant is entirely owing to your favor and
benevolence.
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