"What did it say?"
"That the young master had landed in safety, and that they would leave Bombay by the night mail to-morrow."
"And the rejoicings?"
"There is no order to forbid them."
"Is the swami here?"
"He and his disciple arrived last night."
"Happy house! Happy mistress of an honourable family. She is to be envied."
"Our excellent lady has only one trouble; it is the presence of Coomara's widow."
"What will she do about it? It will bring misfortune on the young master if he meets his sister immediately on arrival."
"She will be locked in the room that opens into the cowyard; and she will be kept there till the middle of the next day. In the afternoon, when there is less fear of the frown of the gods, she may perhaps be permitted to see him; but only if he asks for her."