As things are, we can only be a source of embarrassment to you." "But--sahib--huzoor--it is impossible.

You have seen the cavalry below.
How can you--how could you get away ?" "Unless I am your prisoner I shall certainly leave this place at once.
The only other condition on which I will stay here is that you pledge your allegiance to the Company and take my orders." "Sahib, this is--why--huzoor--" Alwa looked over to Mahommed Gunga and raised his eyebrows eloquently.
"I obey him! I go with him!" growled Mahommed Gunga.
"Sahib, I would like time to think this over." "How much time?
I thought you quick-witted when you made Jaimihr prisoner.

Has that small success undermined your power of decision?
I know my mind.

Mahommed Gunga knows his, Alwa-sahib." "I ask an hour.

There are many points I must consider.