human
The wife and daughter of the noble Afzool Khan are always welcome, said the Bégum, in her low sweet voice.
gpt
Come and sit here by me; 'tis a fair sight to see all the gallant people assembling, and they say it will be a great Durbar. And this is Zyna-bee? Ah, girl, they have often told me thou wert fair, but----Well, I had better not say it. Come here, child, I am thy mother too; they tell me I have many children, she said, laughing.
human
O, so many!
gpt
May God fill your lap with them, may they climb about you, and may you live a hundred years to see them!
human
And here is one already, said the Bégum, seating Zyna beside her.
gpt
Ah, girl, we will have such a marriage for thee soon----
human
Lady, she said, putting up her hands in a respectful attitude,
gpt
Ah, Khánum! returned Fyz-ool-Nissa, with a look of disappointment;
human
I had marked this day for rejoicing; for the heavy cloud which has hung over my head so long is gone, and thou hast brought me a petition, and I hate them. I never get matters arranged as I like, and am vexed----To-morrow, lady?
gpt
Only for my husband would I speak, replied Lurlee, firmly.
human
He and his son were decoyed to the Kótwallee early to-day, and they cannot get to the King. It must not be that Afzool Khan is counted a laggard. O lady----!