[Footnote !!!: The Shiite authors have preserved a noble
instance of Ali's magnanimity. The superior generalship of
Moawiyah had cut off the army of Ali from the Euphrates; his
soldiers were perishing from want of water. Ali sent a
message to his rival to request free access to the river,
declaring that under the same circumstances he would not
allow any of the faithful, though his adversaries, to perish
from thirst. After some debate, Moawiyah determined to
avail himself of the advantage of his situation, and to
reject the demand of Ali. The soldiers of Ali became
desperate; forced their way through that part of the hostile
army which commanded the river, and in their turn entirely
cut off the troops of Moawiyah from the water. Moawiyah was
reduced to make the same supplication to Ali. The generous
caliph instantly complied; and both armies, with their
cattle enjoyed free and unmolested access to the river.
Price, vol. i. p. 268, 272 - M.]
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