To satisfy us on this point let Sen Heng now stand forth and declare his beliefs.' "On this invitation Sen advanced the requisite number of paces, and not in any degree understanding what was required of him, determined that the occasion was one when he might fittingly declare the Five General Principles which were ever present in his mind.

'Unquestioning Fidelity to the Sacred Emperor--' he began, when the person in question signified that the trial was over.
"'After so competent and inspired an expression as that which has just been uttered, which, if rightly considered, includes all lesser things, it is unnecessary to say more,' he declared affably.

'The appointment which has already been specified is now declared to be legally conferred.

The evening will be devoted to a repetition of the entrancing manoeuvres performed by the insects, to be followed by a feast and music in honour of the recognized worth and position of the accomplished Sen Heng.

There is really no necessity for the apparently over-fatigued Shan-se to attend the festival.' "In such a manner was the foundation of Sen's ultimate prosperity established, by which he came in the process of time to occupy a very high place in public esteem.