18/31 We are everything to each other, sahib. But what is my lord's name? I am District Officer at Deennugghur. How far are you going this evening ?" "We shall sleep at the first village we come to, sahib; we have walked many hours today, and this box, though its contents are not weighty, is heavy to bear. We thought of going down tomorrow to Deennugghur, and showing our performances to the sahib logue there." "Very well; but there is one thing--what is your name ?" "Rujub." "Well, Rujub, if you go on to Deennugghur tomorrow say nothing to anyone there about this affair with the tiger; it is nothing to talk about. |