human
As thou wilt, true servant, said the King,
gpt
Remember, cried Pahar Singh, seizing the King's hand and detaining it upon his head,
human
Go, replied the King.
gpt
I have no fear of thee or of thine acts. Alla and the Prophet direct and keep thee, O true friend, whom he hath sent me in my need. Go!
human
Only be careful, continued the man, withdrawing the King's hand from his head, kissing it reverently, and then releasing it--
gpt
I am ready to go, said the secretary.
human
They were marvelling at thy sudden appearance. How was it?
gpt
I may tell thee some time or other, returned Pahar Singh, smiling;
human
Would thou wert a true believer, and thou wouldst be as a brother. O, that I could reward thee adequately,
gpt
I am better as I am--free, returned Pahar Singh.
human
When I have earned reward, Adil Khan, I may ask it if I live; and if I die, remember there was one true heart among thy people, and protect my Gopal--my son. Let us not speak of reward; there is nothing now between us but true faith, as thou art witness, O Meerza, and that faith was never yet given for gold.