Kim Chapter 4 Part 1

In which a wandering lama and his bright-faced chela traverse the bustling thoroughfare of the Grand Trunk Road, observing the rich tapestry of Indian rural life and its myriad castes, customs, and peculiar characters. They find solace at a humble parao, where a mysterious exchange with a guarded caravan hints at the subtle social stratifications and wary alliances beyond the road’s dust and din.