A light-blue turban completed his attire.
The interview was not interesting.

Notwithstanding all my efforts and the services of the interpreter, Kumal was evidently shy and ill at ease, and resolutely refused to enter into conversation.

One thing, however, roused him.

Hearing that I was accompanied by a Russian, Kumal eagerly demanded that he should be sent for.

Gerome presently made his appearance, and was stared at, much to his discomfiture and annoyance, as if he had been a wild beast.