Again and again did Siyyid Kázim find opportunity to
reiterate his appeal. [to send a messenger to secure support from two famous
Persian clerics] None, however, ventured to respond to his call except a
certain Mírzá Muhít-i-Kirmání, who expressed readiness to undertake this
mission. To him Siyyid Kázim replied: “Beware of touching the lion’s tail.
Belittle not the delicacy and difficulty of such a mission.” He then, turning
his face towards his youthful disciple, Mullá Husayn-i-Bushrú’í, the
Bábu’l-Báb, addressed him in these words: “Arise and perform this mission, for
I declare you equal to this task. The Almighty will graciously assist you, and
will crown your endeavours with success.”
Mullá Husayn joyously sprang to his feet, kissed the hem of
his teacher’s garment, vowed his loyalty to him, and started forthwith on his
journey. With complete severance and noble resolve, he set out to achieve his
end.
(Chapter 2, ‘The Dawn-Breakers’)
