And if you know this, then know that the wise among the polytheists are partners in hardship and prosperity, and that he is more knowledgeable of what is right. This is the end of his text. The Grand Vizier Yusuf Pasha set out from the seat of government with a great army. Another, named Sulayman Pasha, came from the city of Baghdad with an army also to fight them. Orders were given to fortify the castles of Al-Azm and equip them with weapons and war machines. Preparations were made for travel to the regions by gathering ships and engaging in trade, in addition to the caravans. They were loaded onto camels to Suez, where they would be joined together and lowered onto the ships. Four large ships were prepared and equipped with machines and equipment. The small ships were also equipped with machines and equipment. The Jazira showed Muhammad Ali Pasha's interest in these war machines, as news of the soldiers and fighting arrived. He was in the forefront. In short, Muhammad Ali Pasha was delaying them and slowing them down. He was in the palace where he resided in the island and joined Ibrahim Bey Al-Kabir. They divided the positions for war and fighting. Ali Pasha sent to them, and they wanted his presence. He did not come, nor did he bring with him...