human
Speak, Patan, Kassim commanded;
gpt
There was a mission, Barlow answered;
human
Of Sindhia?
gpt
No; from the land of Sind, Afghanistan. We ride not with the Mahrattas; they are infidels, while we be followers of the true Prophet.
human
Thou art a fair speaker, Afghan. And was there a sealed message?
gpt
There was, Commander Sahib.
human
Where is it now?
gpt
I know not. It was left with Amir Khan.
human
This has a bearing upon matters, he declared;
gpt
How now, woman, for the Gulab had stepped forward;
human
--his leonine face, full whiskered, the face of a wild rider, a warrior, softened as he looked at the slight figure,--
gpt
Commander, Bootea said, and her voice was like her eyes, trembling, vibrant,
human
It matters not--we have the killer. And reverently, with his own hands, he turned the Chief on his back, saying, softly,
gpt
In the name of Allah, thou restest better thus.
human
There is one without, Hunsa, bring him here, and see that there is no weapon upon him.
gpt
There is no paper, Commander Sahib,
human
There was none such, Kassim growled;
gpt
Now, woman, speak what is in thy mind, for this is an affair of action.
human
Commander Sahib, Bootea began,
gpt
--and she pointed a slim hand toward Barlow--