The meeting of the king with the divine physician whose coming had been announced to him in a dream.
He (the king) opened his hands and clasped him to his breast and received him, like love, into his heart and soul,
And began to kiss his hand and brow and inquire concerning his home and journey.
(So) with many a question he led him to the dais. “At last,” said he, “I have found a treasure by being patient.”
He said (also), “O gift from God and defence against trouble, (O thou who art) the meaning of ‘Patience is the key of joy’!
O thou whose countenance is the answer to every question, by thee hard knots are loosed without discussion.
Thou interpretest all that is in our hearts, thou givest a helping hand to every one whose foot is in the mire.
Welcome, O chosen one, O approved one! If thou vanish, Destiny will come (upon us) and the wide room will be straitened.
Thou art the protector of the people. He that desires (thee) not hath gone to perdition. Nay, verily, if he do not refrain…!”
When that meeting and bounteous (spiritual) repast was over, he took his hand and conducted him to the harem.
