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lose the sacred Writings he was carrying. So, he took another path. However, he had not gone far, when soldiers intercepted him, and he was caught.
The next day, the enemies of Vahíd were enraged that he had got away. However, the governor breathed a sigh of relief, to be rid of the rebel. He decided it was not worth pursuing the fugitives far as that would put his soldiers at risk. He only sent out a small party who returned soon without giving much chase.21_ACT11 Instead, the governor arrested whoever could be identified as a Bábí, ordered their execution, and if they were wealthy, had their property confiscated.22_ACT11
Vahíd’s trusted servant Hasan was one of the ones executed. He was blown from the mouth of a canon. It is recorded that:
When they would have bound him [Hasan] with his back towards the gun, he said: “Bind me, I pray you, with my face towards the gun, that I may see it fired.” The gunners and those who stood by looking on were all astonished at his composure and cheerfulness, and indeed one who can be cheerful in such a plight must needs have great faith and fortitude. 23_ACT11
Alongside the executions, the mob and soldiers plundered Vahíd’s house, and the residences of all the other Bábís who had any kind of wealth.
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