Then one has to check the amount of rice and other grain sent in from the storehouses, the issue of spices, and other articles of that kind.

These matters do not require doing every day.

The kitchen officers are responsible for them, but once or twice a week I take care to be present, to see that all is right.

Then I ascertain that everything is in good and proper order in the kitchen, listen to complaints, and decide disputes.
"When we have done there, we will see that the requisitions from the harem are properly complied with, and that the sweetmeats, perfumes, silks, and muslins, as required, are furnished.
"The payment of salaries does not come into my department.

That is one of the functions of the treasurer of the Palace, who also discharges all accounts, upon my signature that they are correct.
"Then I take a general tour of the Palace, to see that the attendants have done their duties, and that everything is clean and in order.