human
Listen, continued Tannajee;
gpt
That is easier to say than to do, returned Bulwunt in a contemptuous tone.
human
I have seen enough of bullies at Bhaga Nugger to fear big words. But speak; if I can answer your question, well; if not, what is in my hand may reply to anything further.
gpt
How much ganja hast thou smoked, O Baba? he asked with a sneer;
human
What Pahar Singh?--him of Itga?
gpt
The same: we call him of Allund.
human
The Hazaree?
gpt
Ay--Hazaree, robber, Gosai, murderer, if thou wilt. If he is known to thee, why ask? By Khundôba! I distrust this fellow, he added to the two others, who closed up to him;
human
I know him, said Bulwunt doggedly,
gpt
Where?
human
He was in the temple of Bhowani behind there less than half an hour ago, for I spoke to him.
gpt
Thou? why?
human
I had a message from the Gooroo for him.
gpt
And where is he now?
human
Nay, how should I know? I saw him there with one Maun Singh, and another, whom I knew not.
gpt
Strange that he should not have come, continued Maloosray, after a pause.
human
Art thou sure of the man?
gpt
As sure as that---- Bulwunt had nearly spoken his adversary's name, but a twitch from Fazil checked him.
human
As sure as that I see thee, O Maharaj.
gpt
And who am I?
human
Nay, I know not, nor care. My message was to Pahar Singh, and it was delivered. I was told to come here to meet some others; ye may be they. Pahar Singh may be yet at the temple, observed Bulwunt, who trusted to his ingenuity to get rid of one of the men.
gpt
Why not send for him?
human
A good thought, said Maloosray;
gpt
he observed to the smaller of the two men.
human
Here is my blanket--the rain will not signify, and take one of the men with you.
gpt
And bring Pahar Singh here, Maharaj?
human
Yes. Tell him I am here with Bussunt Geer's cheyla, and that there is no fear. If he be gone, come away; we will await you.