He thought that if he could cut wood from the tree it would stand him in good stead throughout his life. 
hi θɔt ðæt ɪf hi kʊd kʌt wʊd fɹʌm ðʌ tɹi ɪt wʊd stænd hɪm ɪn ɡʊd stɛd θɹuaʊt hɪz laɪf. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. The lack of reverberation suggests a good recording quality.