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matter, this Wronged One sojourned for a period of
four months in that city. His actions were known
and evident unto all, and none can deny them except
such as hate Him, and speak not the truth. He that
hath recognized God, recognizeth none other but
Him. We have never liked, nor like We, to make
mention of such things.
Whenever high dignitaries of Persia came to that
city (Constantinople) they would exert themselves
to the utmost soliciting at every door such allowances
and gifts as they might obtain. This Wronged One,
however, if He hath done nothing that would redound
to the glory of Persia, hath at least acted in a
manner that could in no wise disgrace it. That which
was done by his late Excellency (Mushíru'd-Dawlih)
--may God exalt his station--was not actuated
by his friendship towards this Wronged One, but
rather was prompted by his own sagacious judgment,
and by his desire to accomplish the service he secretly
contemplated rendering his Government. I testify
that he was so faithful in his service to his Government
that dishonesty played no part, and was held
in contempt, in the domain of his activities. It was
he who was responsible for the arrival of these
wronged ones in the Most Great Prison (Akká).
As he was faithful, however, in the discharge of his
duty, he deserveth Our commendation. This Wronged
One hath, at all times, aimed and striven to exalt
and advance the interests of both the government
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