But wherefore comest thou, Taji?
Truly, thou wilt interfere with the worship of thy images, and we have plenty of gods besides thee.

But comest thou to fight ?--We have plenty of spears, and desire not thine.

Comest thou to dwell ?--Small are the houses of Mardi.

Or comest thou to fish in the sea?
Tell us, Taji." Now, all this was a series of posers hard to be answered; furnishing a curious example, moreover, of the reception given to strange demi- gods when they travel without their portmanteaus; and also of the familiar manner in which these kings address the immortals.

Much I mourned that I had not previously studied better my part, and learned the precise nature of my previous existence in the land.
But nothing like carrying it bravely.
"Attend.