In truth it was an impressive one, and little likely to be effaced.

I can recall even now with vivid distinctness every feature of the scene.

The umbrageous shades where the interview took place--the glorious tropical vegetation around--the picturesque grouping of the mingled throng of soldiery and natives--and even the golden-hued bunch of bananas that I held in my hand at the time, and of which I occasionally partook while making the aforesaid philosophical reflections..