'Missis never tell that word. I no want, but Mister Captain he too much want, therefore I tell; he tell too much; punish me you no leave the bungalow. What I do, I too much sorry.'
'Do not be afraid, Veneaty; he cannot punish you.'
'Missis how can tell. He tell Burra General Saib give order, and cantonment General Saib give order what I do.'
'You tell the Staff-Officer that you have asked me to leave the house; that will set you right.'
'But Mister Captain too much bobbery man; every man too much fraiding him.'
'Never mind what people say; you tell Captain W. that you have requested me to go out, and that I won't go.'
'No, Missis, I never tell that word. Mister Captain too much angry.'
'Very well,' said the lady, 'I will tell him myself; and I will also tell him that you have asked me to go out.'
'Missis too much good Missis, but I too much fraiding.'