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70 annoyance of the Guru and his Sikhs, their attack and slaughter of the Sanyasis, and finally their endeavour to rob the Emperor of his treasure. The Emperor ordered that they should be imprisoned, their houses razed to the ground, and all their property confiscated. ‘Such ,’ said the Guru, ‘shall ever be the condition of those who bear enmity to men who desire to live at peace.’

On one occasion when the Guru visited an out-lying village and preached, the headman said his words ought to be recorded, and he sent for pen and ink for the purpose. The following was the Guru's

The Guru continued his &thinsp;‘The Guru will assist him who hath endurance; God is patient and patiently rewardeth. If any one ill-treat you, bear it. If you bear it three times, God Himself will fight for you the fourth time, and extirpate your enemies.’

He then quoted the twenty-first pauri of the Asa ki War.

The Guru, having obtained respite from his