"If you would favour me by taking me with you."
"How can I take you? Would you leave the service of such a master?"
"The master is not bad, but the mistress is an evil woman."
"Of that I have proof in hand. Is it agreed that you go with me?"
"Why, of course I agree."
"Well, before going you must do your master a good turn, but it must be done very cautiously. Can you do it?"
"If it is a good thing; why not?"
"It is good for your master; very bad for your mistress."
"Then tell me at once. I need not delay. I consent gladly."
"Your mistress has sent me word to wait at the Chitrâ ghât, and that at night she will meet me secretly. Do you understand? I too have consented to this. My object is to open your master's eyes. Can you go very cautiously, let your master know this, and then join me?"
"I'll go at once. It will be a good thing if that wretch of a woman dies."
"Not now. I am going now to sit down
