The request being granted, the general, who was a very corpulent individual, a European, was so impressed by the majestic presence of Baha'u'llah that he remained kneeling on the ground near the door.

Such was the diffidence of both visitors that it was only after repeated invitations from Baha'u'llah that they were induced to smoke the narguileh (hubble-bubble pipe) offered to them.

Even then they only touched it with their lips, and then, putting it aside, folded their arms and sat in an attitude of such humility and respect as to astonish all those who were present.
The loving reverence of friends, the consideration and respect that were shown by all officials and notables, the inflow of pilgrims and seekers after truth, the spirit of devotion and service that was manifest all around, the majestic and kingly countenance of the Blessed Perfection, the effectiveness of His command, the number of His zealous devotees-all bore witness to the fact that Baha'u'llah was in reality no prisoner, but a King of Kings.

Two despotic sovereigns were against Him, two powerful autocratic rulers, yet, even when confined in their own prisons, He addressed them in very austere terms, like a king addressing his subjects.

Afterwards, in spite of severe firmans, He lived at Bahji like a prince.