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Upon finding that these fictions were not successful, he gradually planned corruptions and caused commotion. He grasped every garment (means); he calumniated to the government and he became acquainted with some of the unfriendly, associated and became confidential with them. Together they compiled a report and presented it to the center of the government, which disturbed the members of the cabinet. (376:2) Among their fictitious reports was this: That this oppressed one2 has hoisted the banner of independence; upon that banner he has inscribed "Ya Baha El-ABHA!" and circulated it in all this country,3 in the cities and hamlets, even among the tribes in the desert, and that he has summoned them all to assemble under the banner. (376:3) O God, verily I seek shelter in Thee from this action which is contrary to the precepts of Baha', nay, it is a great wrong, committed only by every persistent sinner. for Thou hast enjoined upon us obedience to kings and rulers!
(376:4)
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