human
Here is the 'Lamp of Akbar;' it protects and gives power.
gpt
Where did you get this magnificent ruby, girl--it is of great value?
human
Do you remember, Sahib, when Bootea asked for the turban of Hunsa, the time it was stripped from his head, and the paper of message found hidden in it?
gpt
Yes, you said you would take it back to the Bagrees to show them that Hunsa was dead.
human
That was but the deceit of a woman, Sahib; the simple things that a woman says to deceive a clever man. I knew that Hunsa had the ruby sewn in a corner of the turban, and when I had taken the stone I burned the turban in the fire, for it was like Hunsa--very dirty.
gpt
Where did Hunsa get it?
human
When the Bagrees killed the jewel merchant, that time the Sahib saved Bootea, he stole it from the other decoits, hiding it in his turban, because the Dewan wanted it.
gpt
But I don't want the stone--I can't take it,
human
It is for a service, Sahib. Nana Sahib will assuredly cause Ajeet to be put to death if Bootea does not return to his desire, but the Sahib can buy his life with the ruby of great price.
gpt
But if it were stolen would not Nana Sahib demand it, and then kill Ajeet?
human
No; it was not his ruby; and to obtain it he will set Ajeet free.
gpt
I'll do that, Gulab,