The next moment they were bowing and salaaming to him in their most polite and snaky way.
After a few words in the unknown tongue had passed on either side, Mr.
Murthwaite withdrew as quietly as he had approached.

The chief Indian, who acted as interpreter, thereupon wheeled about again towards the gentlefolks.

I noticed that the fellow's coffee-coloured face had turned grey since Mr.Murthwaite had spoken to him.

He bowed to my lady, and informed her that the exhibition was over.

The Bouncers, indescribably disappointed, burst out with a loud "O!" directed against Mr.Murthwaite for stopping the performance.