We went pig-sticking together once--years ago, and I chanced to head off Piggie at a critical moment for young Akbar.

On the strength of that, he wants me to go and be his political adviser for a few months.
It seems the State is in rather a muddle.

His father was a shocking old shuffler, and there are plenty of _budmashes_ about, if report says true.

But this young Rajah is anxious to get things straightened out, and the Commissioner wants a report made and so on.

Altogether," Nick paused with a smile on his yellow face, "they were very persuasive," he said.
"Nick! You're going!" Olga exclaimed.
He laughed.