The boy was happy, healthy, and well content.

That much the Maharajah had pointed out to him; that much he could see for himself.

Beyond that the Maharajah had discouraged Dr.Roberts' interest.

The boy's name was Sunni, he had no other name, he had come 'under the protection' of the Maharajah when he was very young; and that was all His Highness could be induced to say.

Any more pointed inquiries he was entirely unable to understand.