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The Great Dane was in his highest form, after weeks of care and training by Bhanah. He could well carry his poise in a walk like this; having his full exercise night and morning.
I suppose they are as familiar with the natures and doings of most animals in this country as foreign hunters can become. But of course the natives know jungle creatures even better. We have two servants, born in these hills, my ayah and Bhanah the old cook; I have much from both of them. But my experience here in this tent, has as the natives would say established it all in me.
"Always wise, of course; but I consider it less imperative just now, because the animals are not what we call fighting. They are waiting for the great monsoon. So you might take your dog up into the cheetah hills " "I don't see how a dog " "He'll break the cheetah's back and cut his throat, before the real start is made at you. But Bhanah will tell you whatever; and he is entirely reliable.
"Well really . . . Are you the sort-of-thing I've been hearing about?" Roderick Deal's expression was kindly-quaint; and Skag answered the look rather than the words: "How should I know what that is?" "You have astonished me. And I am pleased. From Bombay to Calcutta and from Himalaya to Madras you will find no more valuable man, than that same Bhanah. He is called old, but he is not old.
"Just what are you getting at?" "My master is a preserver of life and Nels is a great hunter." "I've thought of that. Is there any danger that he will kill when I don't want him to?" "Sahib, I, Bhanah, have known Nels since he was a puppy, I have seen him take his training to kill; therefore I believe he will quickly be taught to work together with my master, who is his heart's desire.
Gunpat Rao was returned to the Deputy Sahib with an amulet to add to his trophy-winnings; and a sentence or two that might have been taken from the record of Neela Deo himself. The thief elephant was found to be a runaway that had fallen into native hands. And Nels was restored to Bhanah by the way of the heart of Carlin Deal. . . .
Then we won't go out this morning, Nels and I. It'll be the time to get some of that little knowledge of yours about cheetahs." It seemed to Skag that the uncertainty about just why Bhanah had come to him, was cleared away; and there was a dignity about the man which he liked. It was all right. "Sanford Hantee Sahib should not go to find cheetahs before he knows his dog," Bhanah began.
He was a little bothered when Bhanah called him "My Master" having not yet learned that servants in India never use that title, excepting in affection which has nothing to do with servitude. The morning came, when Roderick Deal arrived.
"Bhanah, you and Nels will camp with me to-night. This has been the hunting cheetah-day of my life; and Nels is responsible that he didn't get me." "My master is the heart of kindness." While Bhanah was busy, later, Skag laughed: "I'm remembering that you said Nels did it soon. How did he do it?"
Other tones, descending, came from greater distances within. . . . She will not speak again! Bhanah touched his sleeve. "My Master!" The man's nearness of spirit, as he spoke, vibrated into Skag and roused him to something different, something clearer. "A mystic from the Vindha mountains has but just reached this place. They are very powerful, having great knowledge. This man is blood-kin to her.
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