The inspectors were worried of being branded as sinners, if they spoke truth about what they saw. 
ðʌ ɪnspɛktɜ˞z wɜ˞ wɜ˞id ʌv biɪŋ bɹændɪd æz sɪnɜ˞z, ɪf ðeɪ spoʊk tɹuθ ʌbaʊt wʌt ðeɪ sɔ. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. There is no discernible reverberation or background noise present, creating an excellent listening experience.