 Jauhar, "who was both fool and traitor," swallowed the bait; he assured Chhatrapati Shivaji of his protection, gave him a safe conduct, and flattered himself that with Shiva for an ally he would be able to create a kingdom of his own in independence of Adil Shah.Next day Chhatrapati Shivaji with only two or three followers visited Jauhar at midnight and was received in darbar.After oaths of co-operation had been taken on both sides, Chhatrapati Shivaji returned quickly to the fort, and the pretended siege was continued.