human
But as to this, --his hand tapped the document--
gpt
It is even so, it was spoken of as a matter for two, but--
human
I know, Sahib; thou art pleasing to me. Of the Sahibs I have little knowledge, but I have heard it said they were a race of white Rajputs, save that they did not kill a brother or a father for the love of killing. What service want they of Amir Khan?
gpt
There are rumours that the Mahrattas, forgetting the lessons they have received--both Holkar and Sindhia having been thoroughly beaten by the British--are secretly preparing war.
human
A _johur_, a last death-rush, is it not?
gpt
They will be smashed forever, and their lands taken.
human
But the King of Oudh has been promised a return to glory to join in this revolt. The fighting Rajputs--what of them? Backed by the English they should hold these black accursed Mahrattas in check.
gpt
That, he said,
human
Bismillah! the Chief cried for he had not noticed this before;
gpt
That is true, Chief.
human
This is the right way, and the Pindari brought his palm down upon the Government message.
gpt
I have heard men say that the English were like children in the matter of knowing nothing but the speaking of truth; I have heard some laugh at this, accounting it easy to circumvent an enemy when one has knowledge of all his intentions, but truth is strength. We have faith in children because they have not yet learned the art of a lie. In two days, Captain Sahib, thou wilt be called to an audience. He rose from his chair, and, with a hand to his forehead said:
human
Salaam, Sahib. May the protection of Allah be upon you!
gpt
Salaam, Chief,