As he read out the names some were applauded, others rejected.

I had found a place on a bench by the side of a lady with a baby, who was occupied, like most of the other babies, in taking its supper.

Its food, however, apparently did not agree with it, for it commenced to squall lustily.

"Silence," roared a hundred voices, but the baby only yelled the louder.

"Sit upon it," observed some energetic citizens, looking at me, but not being a Herod, I did not comply with their order.