Beg from those of my tail who are of thy faith . ' ` Maharaj , ' whined Kim , using the Hindu form of address , and thoroughly enjoying the situation ; ` my father is dead -- my mother is dead -- my stomach is empty . ' ` Beg from my men among the horses , I say . There must be some Hindus in my tail . ' ` Oh , Mahbub Ali , but am I a Hindu ? ' said Kim in English . The trader gave no sign of astonishment , but looked under shaggy eyebrows . ` Little Friend of all the World , ' said he , ` what is this ? ' ` Nothing . I am now that holy man 's disciple ; and we go a pilgrimage together -- to Benares , he says . He is quite mad , and I am tired of Lahore city . I wish new air and water . ' ` But for whom dost thou work ? Why come to me ? ' The voice was harsh with suspicion . ` To whom else should I come ? I have no money . It is not good to go about without money . Thou wilt sell many horses to the officers . They are very fine horses , these new ones : I have seen them .
Give me a rupee , Mahbub XXXXX , and when I come to my wealth I will give thee a bond and pay . '
Ali Benares English Hindu Hindus Kim Lahore Maharaj money trader