The farrásh-báshà was too shaken to resume what he had already attempted. Refusing to accomplish his duty, he, that same moment, left that scene and resigned his post.
Sám Khán was likewise stunned by what had transpired. He ordered his men to leave the barracks immediately and refused ever again to associate himself and his regiment with any act that involved the least injury to the Báb.
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