Let not the instrument of death be lifted against him, for he has committed no crime.
Accept those treasures from gratitude, which at present thou takest by force; we will remember thee in our prayer, and forget we were once rich and powerful.
My children, the children of my Almas Ali, send up their petitions for the life of him who gave them life.
They beseech from thee the author of their existence.
By that humanity we are told glows in the breasts of Europeans;
By the tender mercy of enlightened souls of Englishmen;
By the honour, virtue, and maternal affection of thy great Queen,
Whose numerous offspring are so dear to her; the miserable wife of thy prisoner beseeches thee to save her husband’s life, and restore him to her arms.
Thy God will reward thee:
They will thank thee: