He re-appointed the merchant to his previously held position, and favoured his services as before. 
hi ɹeɪ-ʌpɔɪntɪd ðʌ mɜ˞tʃʌnt tu hɪz pɹiviʌsli hɛld pʌzɪʃʌn, ʌnd  hɪz sɜ˞vʌsʌz æz bɪfɔɹ. 
 Indian speaks with a monotone voice in a very clear recording where the speaker's proximity results in a very close-sounding delivery.