There was a celebration.

Every one was drunk." "You broke plates and refused to pay the damage!' "Officials were drunk.

I saw them!" "The damage amounted to seventeen rupees, eight annas." "Gassharamminy! All the crockery from Mombasa to Nairobi isn't worth that amount! I shall not pay!" "Now there's another bill for those drinks you and your friends stole when passengers' backs were turned.

I saw you do it!" "Why didn't you object at the time ?" sneered Coutlass.
"Here is the bill: twenty-seven rupees, twelve annas.

Total, forty-five rupees, four annas.