In a few minutes, yes." "Oh, why not now ?" "Do not fret, dear one.

You can have all you want in a little while.
But to drink much now would make you very ill." Iris waited until he could speak again.
"Why did you----" she began.
But he bent over the parapet-- "_Koi hai_!"[Footnote: Equivalent to "Hello, there!"] "Sahib!" "You have not been followed ?" "I think not, sahib.

Do not talk too loud; they are foxes in cunning.
You have a ladder, they say, sahib.

Will not your honor descend?
I have much to relate." Iris made no protest when Jenks explained the man's request.

She only stipulated that he should not leave the ladder, whilst she would remain within easy earshot.