32/41 Perhaps the Colonel Sahib would be pleased to see if he can wear it? Thanks, thanks!" "It is well." "You have a wonderful elephant out there in the compound," said Bruce, who had remained a silent listener to all that had gone before. He is worshiped by Hindus and reverenced by my own people. There is a saying among the people that ill will befall me should I lose, sell, or permit him to be stolen." "And many have offered to buy ?" inquired the colonel. |