We subjugated the Wali by force.

The King Amteseh and his command in the land.

Therefore, we launched a strong expedition, with ample supplies and reinforcements, and we left no one in the stronghold except one block with his officers. We proceeded, with God's blessing, towards (Soroli), which is

three days' journey by sea from the center where we were. We also found its people had abandoned it, and only an old sheikh remained, his legs too weak to move him. It was as if they had left him behind, then carried him with them. We asked him about the flight of the inhabitants from us. He replied, "They fled so as not to meet you without the King Amteseh's permission."

"And you, in your journey, will surely need something from the food and at least some water. If they remain in their homes, they will surely come to you for what you ask, even for a dirham. This is what pleases the King and necessitates his punishment upon them!" What happened yesterday to the travelers who were coming from the land of Rutjbar, may God bless Colonel Gordon, the permission of the inhabitants was not to be surprised by their departure from their lands. He said, "We have come to your King because you met us and answered our questions. If evil befalls you from him, then..." The man said, "As for me, you will see what I do." Then he took a small spear in his hand and said,

"Here I seek refuge with you. Consider me one of you, and I fear that the King will take everything, and have a watcher over everything." Then Gordon laughed and said, "You have spoken, man. How can Amteseh's power reach this far, and how can he have a watcher over you of everything?" The man said, "Because all the trees you see must be hiding the King's extensive reinforcements and helpers."