Gilbert the Adventurer Or Travels in Distant Countries
Gilbert the Adventurer Or Travels in Distant Countries
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
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what is its use?" The doctor could not answer. Several per- sons, . Celebrated in art and science, were now called upon, but all were at fault. At last, the Thibetan priest was requested to come forward. He advanced, and kneeling first to the king and then to the queen, whose acquaintance he had already made, he said, " May it please your majesties, it is my vocation to deal with the hearts of men, and not with the won- ders of art. Permit me to point out to your majesties a man from a distant ...country, who is a curious artist, and gifted in many things. If I mistake not, he can explain the mystery before us. " Having said this, and receiving a nod of assent from the royal pair, he caused me to advance. This I did without hesitation, though I could perceive, amid the general surprise, some sly winking and tittering among the black-eyed ladies of the court, evidently excited by my somewhat deficient and dilapidated costume. Having made due obeisance to the king and queen, I turned the face of the clock to their majesties.
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