This information produced a different effect upon Ali to that intended by the Seraskier.

Passing suddenly from the depth of despondency to the height of pride, he imagined that these overtures of reconciliation were only a proof of the inability of his foes to subdue him, and he sent the following propositions to Kursheed Pacha: "If the first duty of a prince is to do justice, that of his subjects is to remain faithful, and obey him in all things.

From this principle we derive that of rewards and punishments, and although my services might sufficiently justify my conduct to all time, I nevertheless acknowledge that I have deserved the wrath of the sultan, since he has raised the arm of his anger against the head of his slave.

Having humbly implored his pardon, I fear not to invoke his severity towards those who have abused his confidence.

With this object I offer--First, to pay the expenses of the war and the tribute in arrears due from my Government without delay.