This interview had the happiest results, and must have been extremely gratifying to Mr.Griffin, whom we all heartily congratulated on the successful ending to the very delicate and difficult negotiations which he had carried on with so much skill and patience.
In taking leave of His Highness, Mr.Griffin invited him to come to the British camp the following day to be received by Sir Donald Stewart.

Abdur Rahman himself was quite willing to come, and some of his supporters were in favour of his doing so, but others vehemently opposed the idea, and 'swore by their faith they would leave him if he persisted.' After a stormy meeting with his Chiefs, the Amir wrote to Mr.Griffin as follows: 'If you really wish me to come to you, irrespective of the opinion of the people, I am quite ready to do so.

Please write and let me know your wishes.

I am in the hands of ignorant fools, who do not know their own interests, good or bad.

What can I do?
I am most anxious to meet you.' Upon receipt of this note Stewart decided that it would be impolitic to press for an interview, for instead of strengthening the Amir, as had been the intention, it was evident it would have the opposite effect, so the meeting was given up.
On the morning of the 3rd August the telegram arrived from Lord Ripon, which I had been so anxiously expecting, authorizing the despatch of a force to Kandahar, and directing that I should be placed in command.
I heard afterwards that my message to the Adjutant-General was received at Simla at a most opportune moment.