human
He seems recovering, said the Duffadar to Fazil, who had been pulled to one side and was held by two men, though his arms were untied.
gpt
So far thou art fortunate, young sir; but, in the name of the saints, why didst thou strike him down? Was this well? 'Twas but yesterday that the Kótwal swore on the Kôrán that he would have the right arm of the first brawler who should do murder: pity such fate should befall thee, young as thou art! Are there not enough of the Shah's enemies abroad to try thy weapons upon, without mixing in midnight brawls? But speak to thy friend, if friend he is. It may have been a hasty blow, deeply regretted.
human
Sir, you are under some extraordinary mistake, said Fazil, who had several times tried to interrupt the speaker.
gpt
I am not the man who did this. Ho! Bulwunt, Bulwunt! he continued,
human
Meah, said the poor fellow very faintly,
gpt
I am badly hurt. I may die, Ai Narayun! Ai Bhugwân!--Water, Meah! I am faint and sick,
human
Loose my arms, good sir, cried Fazil impatiently;
gpt
I am no thief to run away. If there be a Hindu among you, give him some water. I may not do so.
human
Let him go, said the Duffadar to the men,