I heard your rifle shot and hailed you.

We are in sore distress, and have been through such adventures and such misery as no man would believe.

I have poisoned my foot, and am unable to walk any further.

As you can see for yourself I am blind, while my companion is dumb." This statement accounted for the smaller man's curious behaviour and the other's closed eyes.
"You have suffered indeed," said Grantham pityingly.

"But how did it all come about ?" "We were traders, and we fell into the hands of the Chinese," the taller man answered.