human
Blessed be God and the Prophet! exclaimed the Syud when he was gone.
gpt
The air was defiled by his breath! Ul-humd-ul-illa! a Kafir and a traitor, may he----
human
Peace, Meer Sahib, we have dismissed him, and that is enough, said the King.
gpt
Our father, on whose memory be peace, trusted him, and so did his father,--so also do we.
human
As my prince pleases, returned the holy man, with a humble gesture, and checking the volley of curses he had prepared to hurl after the old Brahmun.
gpt
In this matter it seemed to me that his counsel was cowardly and dangerous. How say you, Meerza? Was Feroze Shah afraid of infidels when he and his true believers slew them by lakhs, and the pyramids of heads stood by the gates of Gulburgah? And is our prince less than he was, or are these Mahratta Kafirs more powerful than those of Beejanugger? Speak, man!
human
My opinion would be little worth, said the secretary,
gpt
Explain it to him, Meerza, said the King, sadly:
human
I am sick of treachery, which seems to be closing round me like a net on all sides.
gpt
God and the Prophet forbid! exclaimed both in a breath.
human
Treachery known, is soon disposed of. That which sits crouching in hidden places is alone to be dreaded, continued the Syud.
gpt
Ere I hear the detail, I have my fears.
human
Nay, read thyself and judge, said the King.
gpt
Give him the letters, Meerza.
human
I have compared the seals, said the secretary,
gpt
No doubt, no doubt, he said, after the scrutiny had been concluded,
human
Read, said the King.
gpt
Satisfy yourself.
human
It is finished, my lord, said the Syud, looking up, after an examination of the papers which had appeared interminable, and as he spoke, the cry of the Muezzin of the Royal Mosque arose in the invitation to morning prayer, sonorous and musical,
gpt
Alla hu Akbur! Alla hu Akbur!
human
It is finished, he continued,