human
What has happened, Zóra? he said.
gpt
Why am I here? And who are these men?
human
Be still, she said, gently.
gpt
Thou art safe, and the child is safe; but the fort is taken by the mines. Dost thou not hear the tumult without?
human
And I was not with them to strike a blow in our defence! O cruel fate!
gpt
Be content, my lord, said the man called Hurpul,
human
It was your luck the first time, it is ours now; and we have won. Even now the gates are wide open, and masses of men are entering. Presently the Prince and Khan Khanan will come, and a salute will be fired. But is thy arm broken? Let me see. No, he continued,
gpt
I have not forgotten thee, Abbas Khan. From the time the treaty was executed I have wished thou wert among us, as friends of Beejapoor, rather than these faithless, fickle murderers; and thou might be so yet. Thou hast held the command here?
human
Yes, my lord, returned the Khan,
gpt
Well, I cannot stay, sir, now, but will come to you hereafter. I have ordered apartments for you and your household in the palace, close to the city, where you will be removed this evening, and promise that all your private property shall be sent after you. The eunuchs will, no doubt, know what it is.