the man stammered , as he looked at the strange tall figure . ` I -- I would not draw evil upon myself -- or my crops . But beggars are so many in these hard days . ' ` Take notice . ' The lama turned to Kim . ` He was led to speak harshly by the Red Mist of anger . That clearing from his eyes , he becomes courteous and of an affable heart . May his fields be blessed ! Beware not to judge men too hastily , O farmer . ' ' I have met holy ones who would have cursed thee from hearthstone to byre , ' said Kim to the abashed man . ` Is he not wise and holy ? I am his disciple . ' He cocked his nose in the air loftily and stepped across the narrow field-borders with great dignity . ` There is no pride , ' said the lama , after a pause , ` there is no pride among such as follow the Middle Way . ' ` But thou hast said he was low-caste and discourteous . ' ` Low-caste I did not say , for how can that be which is not ? Afterwards he amended his discourtesy , and I forgot the offence . Moreover , he is as we are , bound upon the Wheel of Things ; but he does not tread the way of deliverance . ' He halted at a little runlet among the fields , and considered the hoof-pitted bank . ` Now , how wilt thou know thy River ? '
XXXXX Kim , squatting in the shade of some tall sugar-cane .
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