He accosted the man in his own language, but Peter made answer in the careful English that was his pride.
"Even so, _sahib_, I watch over my _mem-sahib_ until you come to her.

I keep her safe by night as well as by day.

I am her servant." He stood back with dignity that Monck might pass, but Monck stood still.
He looked at Peter with a level scrutiny for a few moments.

Then: "It is enough," he said, with brief decision.

"When I am not with your _mem-sahib_, I look to you to guard her." Peter made his stately _salaam_.