human
Were they servants of yours, Sahib--these men who rode?
gpt
No, he answered;
human
And meaning, Sahib, it would not be right if they saw you bearing on your horse one who is not a memsahib?
gpt
As to that, Gulab, what might be thought by men of low rank is of no consequence.
human
But if the Sahib wishes to overtake them my burden upon the horse will be an evil, and he will be sorry that Bootea had not shame sufficient to refuse his help.