“ I have the honor to present the lord high admiral of Great Britain to your majesty,” said Judge People's Friend, who had waived his official privilege of going first, in order to do us this favor in person; it having been decided, on a review of all the principles that touched the case, that nothing human could take precedence of a monikin at court, always making the exception in favor of royalty, as in the case of Prince Bob.
“ I am happy to see you at my court, Admiral Poke,” the king politely rejoined, manifesting the tact of high rank in recognizing Noah by his family name, to the great surprise of the old sealer.
“ King!”
“ You were about to remark?—” most graciously inquired his majesty, a little at a loss to understand what his visitor would be at.
“ Why, I could not
