278 THE FORESTS OF UPPER INDIA 



from having none but Asiatics to talk to. He had not 

 been in England since his boyhood, and never should go 

 there again. He looked exactly like a high-caste Hindu 

 gentleman, and wore long hair under his white turban, 

 and a beard, and native white costume. He gave me 

 much information about the district, and told of some 

 strange adventures and recollections. 



