But hermit, busy scaring the mice with his bamboo, would not pay much attention to what his guest was narrating. 
bʌt hɜ˞mʌt, bɪzi skɛɹɪŋ ðʌ maɪs wɪð hɪz bæmbu, wʊd nɑt peɪ mʌtʃ ʌtɛnʃʌn tu wʌt hɪz ɡɛst wɑz . 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone, delivered at a moderate speed in a close-sounding environment.