human
Ah! said one, a little man, dressed in the blouse and baggy pantaloons of his native country, his face looking very cruel.
gpt
Ah! That's old Abul, is it? I've not seen him for ten years. He used to try and play tricks with me, did Abul, but I taught him his lessons; didn't I, Abul? I taught him not to play with _me_.
human
He's a good camel, replied the other man.
gpt
He belongs to me. He's a very good camel. He doesn't want to be beaten. He works well. I can do anything I like with him.
human
What are you going to do? he asked excitedly.
gpt
You must not go in there. He is a bad camel, I tell you. Abul is not safe. I know him. I was his master ten years ago.
human
I'm only going to take off his hobbles,
gpt
Well, do not go in like that. I used to throw a rope and tie him up before I went near him. He is a bad camel, I tell you. But _I_ taught him his lessons.