He was a head shorter than his companion, of almost delicate physique. 
hi wɑz ʌ hɛd ʃɔɹtɜ˞ ðæn hɪz kʌmpænjʌn, ʌv ɔlmoʊst dɛlʌkʌt fʌzik. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording, with a very close-sounding proximity.