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Hoping to inflict no injury upon the Nobleman, he ordered that the rods for the bastinado be prepared, and that the feet of the first of His companions be bound for this punishment. The victim, however, grieving at the thought of torture, complained that he was merely on his way to the city of Mashhad when he was arrested. The Nobleman intervened on his behalf, and succeeded in effecting his release from imminent anguish (154:7) The acting Governor then turned to the next of the Nobleman's companions, but again the Nobleman spoke saying that the man was "a mere tradesman" whom He regarded as His "guest", and that He, Himself, was "responsible for any charges" brought against the man. Likewise for the third companion, whom they proceeded to bind, He again intervened, referring to the companion as His attendant. This companion was also set free
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