He thought he should somehow deprive the four merchants of their money and through sweet words become their good friend. 
hi θɔt hi ʃʊd sʌmhaʊ dɪpɹaɪv ðʌ fɔɹ mɜ˞tʃʌnts ʌv ðɛɹ mʌni ʌnd θɹu swit wɜ˞dz bɪkʌm ðɛɹ ɡʊd fɹɛnd. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. There is no noticeable reverberation or background noise, making for a very good recording. The pace of Indian's delivery is moderate.