` Do not sit under that gun , ' said the policeman loftily . ` Huh ! Owl ! ' was Kim 's retort on the lama 's behalf . ` Sit under that gun if it please thee . When didst thou steal the milkwoman 's slippers , Dunnoo ? ' That was an utterly unfounded charge sprung on the spur of the moment , but it silenced Dunnoo , who knew that Kim 's clear yell could call up legions of bad bazaar boys if need arose . ` And whom didst thou worship within ? ' said Kim affably , squatting in the shade beside the lama . ' I worshipped none , child . I bowed before the Excellent Law . ' Kim accepted this new God without emotion . He knew already a few score . ` And what dost thou do ? ' ' I beg . I remember now it is long since I have eaten or drunk . What is the custom of charity in this town ? In silence , as we do of Tibet , or speaking aloud ? ' ` Those who beg in silence starve in silence , ' said Kim , quoting a native proverb . The lama tried to rise , but sank back again , sighing for his disciple , dead in far-away Kulu .
XXXXX watched head to one side , considering and interested .
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