CHAPTER XV. LAGNIAPPE. 142

THE ILLUSTRATIONS.

[Illustration: Decoration]

Her Majesty the King _Frontispiece_

“‘In what way?’ asked his wife” _Page_ 14

Al Choppah 22

Shacabac, the Sage 40

Ben Zoin 62

“‘I bring evil news!’” 104

Badeg, the Soothsayer 108

“‘Out of this, fortune-telling dog!’” 118

[Illustration: Three men sitting]