human
Now that a message has come will the Sahib go to the Pindari camp?
gpt
Why do you ask, Gulab?
human
Not in the way of treachery, but because the Sahib is now like a god; and because I may again be of service, for those who will slay Amir Khan will also slay the Sahib.
gpt
Gulab,--
human
Thieves! Thieves have broken in to rob, and they have stolen my lamp! _Chowkidar, chowkidar_! wake, son of a pig!
gpt
Heavens! the Captain exclaimed.
human
Now the cook house will be empty--the servants will come! He rubbed a hand perplexedly over his forehead.
gpt
Quick, Gulab, you must hide!
human
There's a bed, and you must sleep here till daylight, then I will have the _chowkidar_ take you to where you wish to go. You couldn't go in the dark anyway. Bar the door; you will be quite safe; don't be frightened. He touched her cheek with his fingers:
gpt
Salaam, little girl. Then, going out, he opened the door leading to the room of clamour, exclaiming angrily,
human
You fool, why do you scream in your dreams?
gpt
God be thanked! it is the Sahib.