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 Ali , and when I come to my wealth I will give thee a bond and pay . ' ` Um ! ' said Mahbub Ali , thinking swiftly . ` Thou hast never before lied to me . Call that lama -- stand back in the dark . ' ` Oh , our tales will agree , ' said Kim , laughing .
` We go to Benares , ' said the XXXXX , as soon as he understood the drift of Mahbub Ali 's questions .
Ali Benares Kim Lahore city lama money officers suspicion wealth