There were twenty of these steins made especially for the occasion.

By a circumstance, over which I had no control, I was the only alien at this dinner.

The steins were souvenirs.

How I came by two was due to the lady whom I took down to dinner, and who presented hers to me after having--after having--well, kissed the rim.

Do you see the crest ?" pointing to the exquisite inlaid work.
"Why," I said eagerly, "it is the crest of----" "Yes, a noted King," Dan completed.