The Wishing-Caps . Then , lowering their voices , they spoke together . Kim came to rest under a tree , but the lama tugged impatiently at his elbow . ` Let us go on . The River is not here . ' ` Hai mai ! Have we not walked enough for a little ? Our River will not run away . Patience , and he will give us a dole . ' ` This . ' said the old soldier suddenly , ` is the Friend of the Stars . He brought me the news yesterday . Having seen the very man Himself , in a vision , giving orders for the war . ' ` Hm ! ' said his son , all deep in his broad chest . ` He came by a bazar-rumour and made profit of it . ' His father laughed . ` At least he did not ride to me begging for a new charger , and the Gods know how many rupees . Are thy brothers ' regiments also under orders ? ' ' I do not know .
I took leave and XXXXX swiftly to thee in case -- ' ` In case they ran before thee to beg .
begging brought came know laughed lowering made run said walked