As I spoke I stepped sidewise, as if to prevent our voices from disturbing the sleeper, for it seemed wise to draw Gooja Singh to safer distance.

Now I sat down at last on the summit of the rock exactly where Ranjoor Singh was sitting when I spied him first, hoping that perhaps in his place his thoughts would come to me.

And whether the place had anything to do with it or not I do not know, but certainly wise thoughts did come.

I reached a decision in that instant that was the saving of us, and for which Ranjoor Singh greatly commended me later on.
Because of it, in the days to come, he placed greater confidence in my ability and faithfulness and judgment.
"What were his orders ?" asked Gooja Singh.

"Or were they secret orders known only to him and thee ?" "If you had not come," said I, "I would have sent for you to hear the orders.