"'Now tell us all you know about this boy.'
"'I have answered all the Sahib's questions; will the Sahib answer a few of mine?'
"'Yes.'
"'Do you believe this boy to be of European birth?'
"'Yes.'
"'Do you think you know who were his parents?'
"'Yes.'
"'Were they people of a distinguished family?'
"'Yes.' (This question was answered rather proudly.)
"'Of pure blood?'