1. Thank you, Saʿid of the King, after due greetings,

    from one whose loyalty to his beloved is steadfast.

  2. An illness touched your noble left hand,

    and every right hand complained of it to Abbas.

  3. Would Abbas visit you merely to honor you, and not

    find you a full moon in darkness, a lion in his lair?

  4. I kissed his palm, wherein for us abide

    al-Rashid’s bounty and al-Maʾmun’s mercy.

  5. Each day, you have from him a proof of

    Egypt’s admiration for your blessed tenure.

  6. So remain safe for Egypt, for she is worthy of you,

    and guard my hope for Egypt—it is precious.

Sol 6.1