I am acquainted with a Phongee, who lives in a temple in a lonely spot, four miles away.

He is a good man, though somewhat strange in his habits; and I feel sure that, on my recommendation, he would take you in.

There would be little chance of your being discovered there.

You could not go dressed as you are, but must disguise yourself as a peasant; though it might be well to retain your present attire, which may be useful to you, afterwards.

I fear that you will fare badly with him, in the way of food; there will be enough to eat, but it will be of the simplest." "So that there is enough to keep life together, it matters little what it is." "Then that is settled.
"Now, about making your escape from here.