human
Have we leave to depart, Khan Sahib?
gpt
Depart in peace, replied Afzool Khan.
human
I think you all understand now, that it happened inadvertently. 'Shooduni-Shooduni,' you know--what was to be, was to be; and what is done, is done. His Majesty shall hear favourably of your visit to me. Inshalla! he will be satisfied; and all intended fines and confiscations will be averted. Only for that Brahmun intriguer ye had been safe. Did the royal troops ever interfere with ye before? Mashalla, no! Ul-humd-ul-illa. No! Astagh-fur-oolla! No! and never will again.
gpt
And the bounty for restoration of the temple, Khan Sahib?
human
Ahem! Good. I will see about it; yes, I have no doubt the King will be merciful. Go in peace,
gpt
You see they are satisfied, son, said the Khan quickly;
human
He did, father! he told me all, and I have seen all. I pray the merciful Alla never to show me such a sight again. O father, how many houses are desolate and in misery which were happy homes last night before we came!
gpt
Ameen! my son, returned the Khan, sighing:
human
And the idol was overthrown; that image of the devil's mother, cried the priest grimly.
gpt
Didst thou see that, Meah?
human
I did, said Fazil,
gpt
I spat on them, Meah, while they glared at me from the ground, said the Peer savagely;