A separate pavilion, gilt and wreathed with flowers, was erected to receive the horses which had carried the king through the battle, and which he had dedicated to the Sun-God.
The Regent Ani, accompanied by Katuti, was going through the whole of these slightly built structures.
"It seems to me all quite complete," said the widow.
"Only one thing I cannot make up my mind about," replied Ani, "whether most to admire your inventive genius or your exquisite taste." "Oh! let that pass," said Katuti smiling.

"If any thing deserves your praise it is my anxiety to serve you.

How many things had to be considered before this structure at last stood complete on this marshy spot where the air seemed alive with disgusting insects and now it is finished how long will it last ?" Ani looked down.

"How long ?" he repeated.

Then he continued: "There is great risk already of the plot miscarrying.