The incomparable Vaḥíd--Siyyid Yaḥyáy-i-Dárábí--the trusted emissary whom Muḥammad [_Sh_]áh had sent to investigate the claims of the Báb and who had returned His devoted supporter--was in Yazd in the early weeks of 1850, fearlessly proclaiming the advent of the Qá'im in the person of the Báb. Unwise acts by a purported fellow-believer put his life in danger in that city, and he was forced to leave secretly for Nayríz in the province of Fárs.[FG] On hearing of his approach, the people of his native quarter of [_Ch_]inár Sú[_kh_]tih who loved and honoured Vaḥíd, together with a number of the notables of Nayríz, went out to meet him, thus bringing on their families threats of dire punishment by the Governor of Nayríz, Zaynu'l-`Ábidín [_Kh_]án, who was fearful and desired to prevent Vaḥíd's entry to the town.[17] But these warnings went unheeded; Vaḥíd continued his journey and on arrival at his native quarter, went straight to the Masjid-i-Jum`ih where, ascending the pulpit, he addressed a congregation estimated to have numbered fifteen hundred. He said: My sole purpose in coming to Nayríz is to proclaim the Cause of God. I thank and glorify Him for having enabled me to touch your hearts with His Message. No need for me to tarry any longer in your midst, for if I prolong my stay, I fear that the governor will ill-treat you because of me. He may seek reinforcement from [_Sh_]íráz and destroy your homes and subject you to untold indignities.[18] [Footnote FG: See Appendix 3. Vaḥíd, as a man of influence, possessed houses in Yazd, Nayríz, and his native town of Dáráb.] But the people refused to let him go, for they were willing and prepared, they assured him, to meet any misfortune and hardship that might overtake them.