He was handsomely arrayed.

A new bridle of shining leather with buckles of polished brass was on his back; two white camellias were tied to his ears; ribbons and tassels of red silk adorned his mane, which was divided into many curls.

A great sash of gold and silver was fastened around his waist and his tail was decorated with ribbons of many brilliant colors.

He was a handsome Donkey indeed! The Manager, when introducing him to the public, added these words: "Most honored audience! I shall not take your time tonight to tell you of the great difficulties which I have encountered while trying to tame this animal, since I found him in the wilds of Africa.

Observe, I beg of you, the savage look of his eye.