In front of it stood a golden tiger's head, which served as a footstool.

On either side were standards of purple silk, having a sun with gold rays in the centre.

The spear heads were of gold, set with jewels.
When the work of inspection was finished, they went back to their room, where their attendant soon afterwards, with an air of great exultation, brought their meal, which consisted of nine dishes each, a proof of the high favour with which Tippoo regarded them.

After this meal was eaten they went down to the stables, and were pleased, indeed, with the mounts provided for them.

They were fine animals, with handsome saddles and trappings, and Dick and Surajah at once mounted, and rode through the town to the other extremity of the island.