Passage 14

In English

As soon as entered the assembly, , with the help of others, came to greet him. He embraced and was moving ahead of with the help of , and requested to occupy the seat of honour. did not occupy the seat of honour and told that, as he very well knew, there were very learned and eminent and who were gathered in that assembly to observe what was going to happen to the peace and prosperity of the country; and it was not proper to offer the seat of honour to him. In accordance with ’s instruction, called various persons and arranged to seat them in accordance with their importance.