He would then dismiss everyone who was not needed, and those who were to be punished or judged would be brought before him. He would then hand over what he had taken to the owner of the seal. The ruler must bring the prisoner before him at noon. He would then take his lunch with a group of his close scribes, servants, and elders. He would then give each person what he pleased, and sometimes one would buy food along with the color, and it would not be present. He would grant him what he took and go to him. After lunch, they would leave. He would then go to his resting place, the house where he slept at night. Then he would rest, and no one would enter except if they had an important need or he summoned them. Until an hour before sunset, he would rest and summon the Imam and some companions for the night prayer. They would perform their prayers, and then sit to read Sahih al-Bukhari. When they finished, they would pray the afternoon prayer at the beginning of its time, and the call to prayer would be made. It has been the custom in all Ottoman kingdoms to beat the drums after the afternoon prayer, and this is an old law that Sultan Osman, our ancestor, established. This was done by order of the Sultan. He would then go to his house, called the Pasha's house, the Roman Diwan. His close associates and followers would enter and prostrate themselves before him. The scribes would sit in their usual place. Coffee would be served to them, and then it would be brought. In this council, matters would be discussed. If the required person was not present, the judgment would be postponed. On Sunday, the Diwan would be in attendance, and the leaders would be present to resolve legal matters. When they entered, he would stand for them out of respect. Yes, they would greet him and kiss his hand. He would then place his hand on his chest and they would kiss his hand. He would welcome them and show them respect. The scholars would then be heard, and their opinions would be accepted.