The sultan had, indeed, replied to his request, stating that, while he appreciated the gesture, he knew that these scrolls were, indeed, bound to the deva; thus, trading it would only incur the wrath of another one towards him, one he had not met, and might, in fact, prove more powerful. He concludes in saying that he wishes Draiss the best of luck in dealin with such a being, as well, and that he has no desire to incur the wrath of that one, as well.