He fumbled in his bosom and drew forth a worn , wooden begging-bowl . The boys nodded . All priests of their acquaintance begged . ' I do not wish to eat yet . ' He turned his head like an old tortoise in the sunlight . ` Is it true that there are many images in the Wonder House of Lahore ? ' He repeated the last words as one making sure of an address . ` That is true , ' said Abdullah . ` It is full of heathen busts . Thou also art an idolater . ' ` Never mind him , ' said . Kim . ` That is the Government 's house and there is no idolatry in it , but only a Sahib with a white beard . Come with me and I will show . ' ` Strange priests eat boys , ' whispered Chota Lal . ` And he is a stranger and a but-parast -LSB- idolater -RSB- , ' said Abdullah , the Mohammedan . Kim laughed . ` He is new . Run to your mothers ' laps , and be safe . Come ! '
XXXXX clicked round the self-registering turnstile ; the old man followed and halted amazed .
Abdullah Kim Lahore Lal Mohammedan Run Sahib begging-bowl idolater tortoise