For a time, probably, you will have little to do but to attend at the hours when he gives public audiences.

You will, doubtless, occasionally carry his orders to officers in command of troops, at distant places, and will form part of his retinue when he goes beyond the Palace.

When he sees that you are worthy of his favour, prompt in carrying out his orders, and in all respects trustworthy, he will in time assign special duties to you; but this will depend upon yourselves.
"As one who admires the courage and promptness that you showed today, and who wishes you well, I would warn you that it is best, when the sultan has had matters to trouble him, and may blame somewhat unjustly, not to seek to excuse yourselves.

It is bad to thwart him, when he is roused.

You can rely upon me to stand your friend and, when the storm has blown over, to represent the matter to him in a favourable light.