Kim Chapter 7

In which the young Kim, caught between the enticing mysteries of the Road and the strictures of formal education, embarks on a journey to St Xavier’s school under Colonel Creighton’s watchful eye, all the while receiving visits and letters from the inscrutable Teshoo Lama who remains devoted to Kim's quest. The narrative unfolds with the sharp observations of a boy who navigates city life, schoolboy tribulations, and moments of disguise and daring, ever mindful of his mixed heritage and the subtle games of loyalty and knowledge that surround him.