D.—"I did not take them; somebody else must have."
P.—" They were in your charge, and you are answerable for them; besides which, Farhan here knows you gave them away."
Judge.—"Ahem!" and the prosecution continued.
P.—"Where are the twenty rupees I gave you for hiring donkeys, and which I particularly ordered should not be expended for any other purpose?"
Sumunter, putting his hand fixedly in his breast, said, "I've got them; they are all right. I will give them to you presently."
Speke.—"No! give them to me now; I want them this instant."
Sumunter, confused, and fumbling at his pocket, much to the delight of all the court, who burst with laughter, said, "No! I've left them at home in Bunder Gori, and will give them by-and-by."
Judge.—"Ahem!" and the prosecution continued.
P.—"Why did you change my good rice for bad?" (opening and showing the contents of the nearest sack).
D.—"I thought it would not signify: bad rice is good enough for the camel-drivers, and I have left enough good for your consumption. An old friend asked me for it, and I did it to oblige him."