human
What can bring Afzool Khan, the pious and true, here? asked one of the under-officers on duty at the entrance guard-room of the outer court.
gpt
He is no brawler or intriguer.
human
Who knows, Meer Sahib, replied the person addressed.
gpt
In these days the world is turning topsy-turvy, and one has to see and believe strange things. There is already a report that the young Khan is in fault, and has wounded the man who was brought in a little while ago upon a bed, and killed another; for a body was found this morning near a temple beyond the fort. I was at the Bazar mosque at early prayer, and they said there it would be a bad business. What matter? Afzool Khan has plenty of cash, and a sharp fine will set all straight.
human
I pray it may be no worse, friend, returned the first speaker;
gpt
and he pointed to the corner of the court, where lay a hand in a pool of blood--a ghastly evidence of summary justice on a criminal but just performed.
human
But we shall see; the Khan is heavily attended, and methinks it would be as well to let him alone.
gpt
Ay, friend, he is one of the old stock, well tried and trusted; the peace of God and the Prophet be upon him and his; and that is a brave boy, 'tis a pity he should be in any trouble. Would we had more of them about the King! Truth is lie, and lie is truth, friend, in these days; and men whisper that Jehándar Beg is no friend to Afzool Khan, nor the Wuzeer either, and they are of the same party; but we shall see. What will be, will be.