Ali Partab began to drum his fingers on his teeth and to exhibit less impatience to be off.
"There is no knowing, sahib.

I, too, am no advocate of superstitious practices involving cruelty.

I might get a letter through.

My commission from the risaldar-sahib would include all honorable matters not obstructive to the main issue.

I have certain funds--" "I, too, have funds," smiled the missionary.
"I am not allowed, sahib, to involve myself in any brawl until after my business is accomplished.