human
Who are these? exclaimed the Lalla, starting and beginning to tremble--
gpt
and the warning of the old Byragee now came upon him, with the distressing conviction that he ought to have regarded it; but it was too late.
human
Who are ye?
gpt
O, this is my brother Rama, said Lukshmun, assuringly,
human
Be assured, noble sir, added the Jemadar, laughing, and in good Oordoo, with a slight southern accent, which seemed to assure the Lalla,
gpt
Yes, from Kullianee yesterday.
human
Ah, yes, I remember; you were at Poorungeer's Mutt. I was just about leaving when you arrived, and the old man offered you escort of my party, but you preferred staying.
gpt
I--I--I--had business, replied the Lalla, stammering, not exactly relishing Gopal Singh's bold looks, and yet unable to object to him.
human
I was tired and needed rest, and you could not wait.
gpt
You had come from the royal court, I think they said, and were going to Beejapoor with letters for the King--proposals for peace, perhaps.
human
So they said--who?