Shantaram

As Lin and Ghani wait for Tariq and Khan, Ghani monologues about evil and corruption. He suddenly asks if Lin loves Khan because Khan has great affection for Lin. Ghani loves Khan because he stabilizes the city and understands the meaning of life. When Khan and Tariq arrive, Khan thanks Lin for three months of tutelage. Tariq will soon go to college, and Lin will miss him.

On the way home, Lin sees a car crash into a handcart. He frees the cart’s driver and sees that his arm and leg are broken. The driver of the car is so big that the angry crowd can’t drag him out, but they get the man in the backseat, a Nigerian. Lin makes the crowd back up, but they regather and attack him as well. Lin manages to get into the car, and they escape.

The passenger’s name is Hassaan Obikwa, and the driver is Raheem. Lin says they need to get money to the cart driver and taxi driver who were involved. Hassaan promises to send the money tomorrow. He gives Lin his card, which has his name and number.

Didier is in Lin’s hut when he returns. He says that Vikram is pursuing Lettie.