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“Kings and emperors will invite me
To State banquets and reviews;
I shall give my name to sundry
Regiments of Bays and Blues.
All the papers will be savoured
With what Hanuman most favoured
Of their wine cups and ragoûts.
“Only think what an ovation
Europe gave that phantom thin
Of my greatness, on his visit—
That barbarian, Nasr-ed-din.
Every brilliant claimed a column
Daily, and discussions solemn
Every wretched topaz pin.
“Why my suite alone the whole world’s
Utmost wonder will excite:
Just get ready! polish up your
Choicest pearls and jewels bright;
Be the passports duly vizéd,
Don’t forget your hair brush, frizéd
Be each head of hair to-night.”
IX.
Hanuman put on his golden garments
And adorned him with his crown and sceptre,
Gathered all his ministers and trinkets
And to far Calcutta took his way.
