human
Fear not, my father, said Fazil to him, as voices were heard at the door,
gpt
Lady, said Goolab, again entering suddenly,
human
A boy, Goolab? how old is he? can I see him? Quick, woman, my veil--anything to cover me,
gpt
Take this, mother, said Zyna, unfastening her scarf;
human
Take these papers, he said.
gpt
My lord the Khan hath sent them; you are to keep them, and no one is to see them. He and his son are well and safe, and will go to the King in the afternoon.
human
Prophet of God, what is this? cried Lurlee.
gpt
Mahratta, too? Well, no one shall take them from me;
human
I am going, lady, said the lad, who had observed the action;
gpt
Not before thou hast eaten, boy. There is some kichéri ready --he will not mind its being burnt, she thought--
human
No, lady, let me go, he said;
gpt
I have another errand for my lord. May your house prosper.
human
Thou art right, returned Lurlee, as he saluted her and departed.
gpt
Go; God speed thee; thou art a good lad. And now, Zyna, let us attire ourselves in fitting garments, and go to the palace, for time presses, and it is already past noon.