Three or four officers gathered round him , laughing and joking over his exploit . ` The talk of white men is wholly lacking in dignity , ' said the lama , who judged only by tone . ` But I considered the countenance of that priest and I think he is learned . Is it likely that he will understand our talk ? I would talk to him of my Search . ' ` Never speak to a white man till he is fed , ' said Kim , quoting a well-known proverb . ` They will eat now , and -- and I do not think they are good to beg from . Let us go back to the resting-place . After we have eaten we will come again . It certainly was a Red Bull -- my Red Bull . ' They were both noticeably absent-minded when the old lady 's retinue set their meal before them ; so none broke their reserve , for it is not lucky to annoy guests . ` Now , ' said Kim , picking his teeth , ` we will return to that place ; but thou , O Holy One , must wait a little way off , because thy feet are heavier than mine and I am anxious to see more of that Red Bull . ' ` But how canst thou understand the talk ? Walk slowly . The road is dark , ' the lama replied uneasily . Kim put the question aside . ' I marked a place near to the trees , ' said he , ` where thou canst sit till I call . Nay , ' as the lama made some sort of protest , ` remember this is my Search -- the Search for my Red Bull . The sign in the Stars was not for thee . I know a little of the customs of white soldiers , and I always desire to see some new things . '
` What dost thou not XXXXX of this world ? '
Let considered know lacking laughing learned quoting return see set