Then he staggered off , singing love-songs of Lower Bengal , and collapsed upon a wet tree-trunk . Never was so unfortunate a product of English rule in India more unhappily thrust upon aliens . ` They are all just of that pattern , ' said one sportsman to the other in French . ` When we get into India proper thou wilt see . I should like to visit his Rajah . One might speak the good word there . It is possible that he has heard of us and wishes to signify his good-will . ' ` We have not time . We must get into Simla as soon as may be , ' his companion replied . ` For my own part , I wish our reports had been sent back from Hilas , or even Leh . ' ` The English post is better and safer . Remember we are given all facilities -- and Name of God ! -- they give them to us too ! Is it unbelievable stupidity ? ' ` It is pride -- pride that deserves and will receive punishment . ' ` Yes ! To fight a fellow-Continental in our game is something . There is a risk attached , but these people -- bah ! It is too easy . ' ` Pride -- all pride , my friend . '
` Now what the deuce is good of Chandernagore being so close to Calcutta and all , ' said Hurree , snoring open-mouthed on the sodden moss , ` if I can not understand their XXXXX ?
English French Hilas India Leh Rajah Simla love-songs stupidity tree-trunk