human
Do you remain of your own pleasure, my lord?
gpt
Yes, replied the Khan;
human
he added, in an under-tone;
gpt
Very good, cried the man in a loud voice, in order to cover the Khan's whisper,
human
You had better withdraw to the private apartments, Khan, said the Kótwal, respectfully.
gpt
I know too well the honour of a Puttán to question you. Stay there till I return. Refreshment, too, shall be provided; and I pray you to consider this poor house as your own while you stay in it. The Wuzeer was at Almella yesterday, and is expected this evening.
human
We shall be better there, father, than amidst these curious gazers, and drew him along gently. He did not resist, but followed passively.
gpt
Stay, however, added Fazil to the Kótwal;
human
I am here, my lord; what are your orders?
gpt
None from me, returned Fazil;
human
added the young man, as the Kullal was advancing, with joined hands, and about to speak,