So I carried him to the nearest ditch, washed the gaping wound, and anointed it with his balsam." "I put the little box in his pouch myself a year ago," said the nurse who was easily moved, wiping her eyes.

Ephraim confirmed the statement, for Apu had gratefully told him of it.

Then he went on.
"I tore my upper garment into strips and bandaged the wound as well as I could.

Meanwhile he constantly urged haste, held out the pass and letter his master had given him and, knowing nothing of the misfortune which had befallen me, charged me to deliver the roll to the prince in his place.

Oh, how willingly I undertook the task and, soon after the second hour had passed, I reached the camp.