The tree grew admirably upon the china plate under the cover of an antimacassar.

A number of bits of stick danced together on the said plate, apparently without being touched.

At a whistle from Marut a second snake crawled out of the pocket of the horrified Mr.Savage, who stood observing these proceedings at a respectful distance, erected itself on its tail upon the plate and took fire till it was consumed to ashes, and so forth.
The show was very good, but to tell the truth I did not take much notice of it, for I had seen similar things before and was engaged in thoughts much excited by what Harut had said to me.

At length the pair paused amidst the clapping of the audience, and Marut began to pack up the properties as though all were done.

Then Harut observed casually: "The Lord Macumazana think this poor business and he right.