And he continued, from one who does not distinguish between what perishes and what endures, in the highest praise. But I saw you, my supporter, combining the critique of the insightful and the precision of the critic. So you arranged it like stringing pearls, just as you arranged necklaces of gifts. Until he said: They claimed my inner self was corrupted, so to whom who is sincere with kindness, he is met with opposition. So I sent pure poetry to affirm its purity, and if I could, I would have put my heart in it. End.

And Ahmed Urabi and his companions began to prepare and get ready for battle. He sent for soldiers and war materials, provisions and ammunition, and sent for a group of engineers. He sent out scouts and spies to the outskirts of Alexandria to bring him news. He sent a letter to Cairo saying: "We will fight the English in defense of religion and homeland, so hasten with reinforcements and persevere in praying for the victorious army." The Khedive learned of this, so he sent to him ordering him to refrain from gathering troops and preparing equipment, telling him that there is no dispute between our country and the English state, and that the commander of the warships says he is ready to hand over the city once the protective force is arranged for it and security is established. He asked Ahmed Urabi to hasten to Ras el-Tin to speak with him on the matter. When Ahmed Urabi left Alexandria after those grave and dark events and descended to Kafr El Dawwar, some foreigners who had gathered around him followed him, including Mr. Blunt the Englishman, whom we have spoken of before. While they were sitting with Ahmed Urabi, the Khedive's letter arrived as mentioned. He showed it to Blunt and consulted him on the matter. Some writers said that Blunt advised him against following the Khedive's advice and encouraged him to fight the English until they submitted. He said that the English do not have an organized land army capable of resisting the Egyptian army, and that all the nations will not leave the English to their own devices in these lands; they are lying in wait for the English. So beware of being deceived by the outward appearance of the Khedive and the commander of the ships, and persevere in fighting until they know that there are men in these lands. He said: This was a deception by Blunt and an enticement, so Ahmed Urabi was deceived and all difficulties became easy for him. He wrote to the Khedive saying: I did not fight the English ships with the fortress troops except after a decision from the Council of Ministers was issued to me. If the commander of the ships now desires peace after the outbreak of fighting, so be it. But this request does not negate the fact that war is ongoing between us and him. I do not refuse peace, but with the preservation of the honor of the country and the government. If the commander wants to hand over the city, let him hand it over and hasten to withdraw his ships from Alexandria. As for the military preparations, they are indispensable and necessary for the preservation of the country's honor as long as the English ships are on its coasts. He said: I cannot return to Alexandria and throw myself into destruction as long as the English are in Alexandria. He concluded his statement by requesting all the ministers to his headquarters in Kafr El Dawwar to consult with him. The matter became serious for the Khedive, and he prevented anyone from being sent to Kafr El Dawwar. He reconsidered with Ahmed Urabi and intensified.

Subject: Ahmed Urabi and his companions prepare for battle with the English on land.

Subject: The deception of Blunt the Englishman towards Ahmed Urabi and his enticement to fight the English.