Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-08

PUNcH AND TIE SHAH.-"And now saiC
Mr.. Punch, to pay my respects to tn,
Shah. You have, OF course. seated him or
my best diyan, Toby, which trust You had
caused to be properly dusted.''
So saying, Mr.. Punch, with even a more
fascinating smile than usual, entered the
chamber of reception, at IS Fleet street.
Bigarpsh muck warfourth selattgn tG
pagblut Hocktindert" said Nessr-de-Din. re-
turning the smile and saluting
- Batman calls them chenica mosherpath
eowfoiski, digling ahasuerus .ionny crab hall
man thus y pop grodibungus," replied Mr..
Punch, bowling three times as he alone can
bow
" If you prefer to talk English" said the
Shah, pray do"
:. prefer it very much indeed, your
Majesty. Permit me to observe that | am
immeasurably and ineonceivably honored by
tins eondescending visitation and the day
will be dear to me as the most distinguished
and fortunate period ofmy existence
:. That Is humbug, and you know it, .
said the Shah.
" IL Is humbug, and know it, said M.
Punch 81 But | desire to exhibit nv ac-
!
" Exhibit your grandmother, and give me
pipe said the Shah ''I thought | had
come to one place where | might talk plain
Persian, leastways English, and hear no
tlammery-hummery."
- To hear is to obey" =" said Nr. Punch.
Clapping his hands, three house-maidens, of
extreme beauty and neatness, instantly en-
tered, and various exquisite refreshments
were placed before the illustrious pair
"Not bad looking moon faces those" said
the Shah, as the maidens. with deep reyer-
ence, withdrew.
" Beautiful myself" " said Mr. Punch, - |
love to see myself reflected in all about me.
May offer your Majesty some sherbet?''
"SherlJet doesn't 90 off with bang and
efferyescence like that-at least in Persia,
said the Shah. Are you sure You use the
right name?'
Il am like lIumpty Dumpty, Sire, in
Through the LookingGlass, elegantly il
lustrated by my friend, John Tenniel,) and
when | wish noun to mean anything, |
make that noun mean what | wish. This is
Sherbet, Sire, made by meritorious French
widow. from a recipe found in the writing
desk of Shampagnecharlemange, heretofore
King of France"
when at Rome we must do as they do in
Rome, said the Shah, pensiyely.
"No, You mus'ent, Sire" returned Mr..
| Punch. ''or YOU would do without honesty,
drainage. punctuality. and soap and water.
But in my office You may do as | do Lack
shibbolyom tommy warboy.' he added rais-
inc his glass.
Bong llippas dandy gudgeon,' replied
! the Shah. returning the courtesy. by the
beard of the Prophet, that widow knows
what she is about"
.'Nlo~t widows do said Mr. Punch
And how do YOU like Us English, my sue
ceSsor of DariuS?"
"Who was he -
GLOW should know, Sire? But it is the
right thing to say. Wen make it Nerxes.
| if more agreeable, as it Is equally idiotic.
Il am a Kaliar, - sad the Shah
I'VE have many of YOUR namesakeS here,
Sire. only that their name Is spelt with a
variation Your reverend father was Ma
hommed, and his illustrious predecessor was
| Feth Ali. who succeeded to the magnani-
nous Aga-Nahommed, founder of your un-
surIassable dynasty"
"You know everything, Ibelieye, Bug
/ lerteg'
That. think. is Persian for governor,
| Sire. Yes. My eye and Frederick Martin
have told me several things about your Maj
estv within the last week But am not
proud.a every one of my contemporaries has
ayailed himself of the same authority. Is
the tobacco to my lords liking?'
"Houri's breath. - said the Shah, pious-
| ". Now, can do anything for YOU? DO
you want any diamonds?"
Il make them, sire, and sell them Mt three
pence a packet. No. your Majesty, Punch
| asks nothing of kings, except they follow
/ lis counses Those who'do not have Il
| habit If soon ceasing to be kings. You are
wise | learn that You are going to develop
| the resources of your country, with the aid
nv friend Sir jules de Ruyter and his capi-
talistS l wish your Majesty brilliant sue
/ ce>S.'
..Lackshibbolorm How doyou get along
with Lord Granville? lie is delightful
man. He speaks French beautifully. But
/ (whispering) "but Your Majesty wants him
| to speak English q" said Mr. Punch, wink
| Ing.
Il confess tina, would rather have six
words than six hundred from friend. when
/ | have told him my need. -
"WeI square it, Majesty have sent
( for him. lie i in the next room. Wen
have it out with him. and your Majesty
shall return to Teheran with your face
whitened before the peoples, and shining
/ like the moon in the firmamsnt. Jump up,
sire Jump. my bounding Eactrian On
| the Book. sire We viii march upon the
/ foreign minister in an impressive manner.
Steady. lord Of the lion and the sun
And in this wise went the Shah and NJ.
| Punch to confer with Lord Granyillea
THE result to be revealed at fitting sea-
son