Even if the land were fertile, a wise king would abandon it if it were in the interests of his subjects. 
ivɪn ɪf ðʌ lænd wɜ˞ fɜ˞tʌl, ʌ waɪz kɪŋ wʊd ʌbændʌn ɪt ɪf ɪt wɜ˞ ɪn ðʌ ɪntɹʌsts ʌv hɪz sʌbdʒɪkts. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. The lack of any noticeable reverb gives the impression that the speaker is very close to the microphone.