human
Yes, Sahib, she said presently,
gpt
The Swami is an awful liar!
human
The holy ones speak the truth, Sahib. The Swami said that because of having been beautiful I had caused deaths through jealousy.
gpt
Oh, the crazy fool! Barlow declared in English;
human
Look me in the eyes, Gulab, and tell me if you are going through this devilish thing because of me.
gpt
Bootea is going to the camp of Amir Khan because Hunsa and the others have been told to kill the Sahib; and she will see that this is not accomplished.
human
You are the sweetest little woman that ever lived, he said;
gpt
Sahib--it can't be, but it is not misery. The sweet pain has been put in the heart of Bootea by the Sahib's eyes, and she is happy. But do not go as a Sahib.
human
India! Even dreams are not unheard! Then,
gpt
What made you say that?
human
It is known because that is the way of the Sahib. He knows that where he sleeps or eats, or plays games with the little balls, that there are always servants, and it is known that Captain Barrle is called the Patan by his friends.
gpt
St. George and the Cross! he ejaculated.
human
If I were thus would they know me? he asked.
gpt
There would be danger, but the Sahib knowing of this, could take more care in the way of deceit. But Bootea will know--the eyes will not be hidden.
human
But aren't you afraid to go with that beast, Hunsa?
gpt
The decoits have orders from the Dewan to kill him if I complain of him; but if they do not he is promised the torture when he comes back if I make complaint. If the Sahib will but wait a few days before the journey so that Bootea has made friends with Amir Kami before he comes, it will be better. We will start in two days.
human
I'll see, Gulab, he answered evasively.
gpt
You are going now?
human
Yes, Sahib--it has been said.
gpt
I'll send the doorman with you.
human
No, Bootea will be better alone, she touched the knife in her sash;
gpt
Good-bye, little girl; God be with you. You are sweet.
human
The Sahib is like a god to Bootea,