human
A Fakeer says he must see you, my lord, said Goolab to Afzool Khan, as he sat quietly in his accustomed seat after the evening prayer.
gpt
He is in the court at the door, and will take no denial. He will not go away, but cursed frightfully when we said you were tired, and were resting in private.
human
A Fakeer, Goolab! Do you know him?
gpt
All he says, master, is 'Ulla dilâyâ to leea,' replied the woman,
human
Ulla dilâyâ to leea!
gpt
I know him, Goolab, he said.
human
Go, and say I come.
gpt
Bid every one depart hence, said the man as Afzool Khan approached him, attended by several servants.
human
What I have to say to thee brooks no listeners. There, he continued, when all had gone; and flinging down the bloody scarf at the Khan's feet,
gpt
His seal and these papers, Syn. More treason, perhaps. Did he say aught of them?
human
Only that they belonged to his house, and I should give them to you; and he died like a brave man as he was.
gpt
Yes, as he was, Syn, echoed the Khan sadly--
human
I have cared for that; it doth not concern thee, Khan.
gpt
And who art thou, Syn? We have met before to-day.
human
Ay, Khan, and before that often. Am I safe with thee? Put thy hand on my head; nay, fear not a poor servant of God, and I will tell thee who I am.
gpt
Surely, friend, replied Afzool Khan, putting out his hand upon the high felt cap,
human
Not there, not there; on my head, cried the man, grasping the Khan's hand, and kissing it while he removed the cap;
gpt
Pahar Singh!
human
Hush, fear not; I have been pardoned, and the Shah's hand hath been before thine on his head; fear not, I will be true to thee, for thou art faithful to him. Thy hand once more, Khan, freely and truly upon my head.
gpt
Go, friend, said Afzool Khan, placing it as he desired.
human
Go, I doubt thee not, for I have heard what happened last night; go in peace. Whatever thou canst do for the Shah will not be forgotten.
gpt
There is yet one more work to-day ere I sleep, Khan--one more, and I go to do it. God be with you.