At the banquet he sat at Boyton's right hand and at every toast proposed, he would rise and bow in the most gracious manner.

This rather embarrassed Paul, who understood about all that was being said and could speak enough Italian to make himself understood.

He mentioned the fact to one or two of his entertainers, at the same time expressing a desire to be rid of the interpreter.

The fellow was having too much pleasure to be easily disposed of, and it was not until some very vigorous words were passed, that he concluded to abandon the scene.

In the meantime he had been honoring every toast with copious draughts of wine, and was very much intoxicated when he left the hall.