First
Prize,' on this badge, when we are trying to make him believe
it's a war medal, it may hurt his feelings."
Bradley, Jr., went ahead to announce the approach of the
American embassy, which he did with so much manner that the
King deferred the audience a half-hour, in order that he might
better prepare to receive his visitors. When the audience did
take place, it attracted the entire population to the green
spot in front of the King's palace, and their delight and
excitement over the appearance of the visitors was sincere and
hearty. The King was too polite to appear much surprised, but
he showed his delight over his presents as simply and openly
as a child. Thrice he insisted on embracing Albert, and
kissing him three times on the forehead, which, Stedman
assured him in a side-whisper, was a great honor; an honor
which was not extended to the secretary, although he was given
a necklace of animals' claws instead, with which he was better
satisfied.
After this reception, the embassy marched back to the consul's
office, surrounded by an immense number of the natives, some
of whom ran ahead and looked back at them, and crowded so
close that the two Bradleys had to poke at those nearest with
their guns.
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