The boy informed him. The Sultan's heart was stirred. When he entered the Sultan's presence, he was honored. Some servants were with him; they entered with him. Two were separated, and the third was prevented from entering. He was told, "Wait here until your master comes." He took his place and sat. The Sultan spoke with the Kashuji. Then a portion came from the night. The Sultan said, "I am hungry, and dates are not eaten. I want lamb or roasted meat, not cut." They looked for a knife but found none. The Kashuji took out a knife he had with him and wanted to cut the meat. Some of those present stopped him, saying, "Do not do it; he is the one who cuts." They took the knife from him and he began to cut with it. The Kashuji brought out a stone. He took it. The Sultan ordered his arrest. When he was arrested, the Sultan said to him, "What offense have I committed against you that you wish to kill me and banish my soldiers and their reinforcements?" He replied, "I have resigned." The Sultan said, "May God not forgive me if I kill you," and ordered him to be slaughtered immediately. He was slaughtered like a goat. Immediately, his wealth and everything he possessed, including his slaves and others, were brought, so that nothing remained in the house. The Sultan ordered his house to be demolished, and its foundations were hidden. He had a garden. His followers were arrested that night and spent the night imprisoned. When morning came, the Sultan summoned them. They appeared, and he pardoned them, released them, and appointed the Khazindar of the Kashnu over them. He was called