swords and grasping a long spear, mounted upon a sorrel horse with a blaze and white markings on its legs. He continued riding until he was level with me, scrutinized me, and looked toward my Master and recognized Him.

Then he returned to the assembly that was with him, and I heard him say to them: "This is the companion of the barefoot tyrant (al-Taghi al-Ahram); kill him and seek out his Master!" They charged at me and intended [to strike] me. I did not cease defending myself, but the matter grew dire for me; I became exhausted and faltered. The people recognized this in me and pursued me altogether. I despaired for myself and for life, saying within my soul: "Does my Master not know the state I am in? For the people have cast me down, seized my sword, and intended to slaughter me." I cried out: "O my Master, succor me!"

Then I heard my Master let out a shout, the sound of which caused my mind to stagger and I lost consciousness. I did not regain my senses until my Master called out to me. I regained my senses at that moment and cast my gaze, only to find the entire assembly slain, and the earth was filled with them. I marveled at that.