“There may be a difficulty in it,” answers Mirzoza, “but in my opinion, that is all. The Genius Cucufa, your relation and friend, has done greater things. Why do you not consult him?”

“Ah, joy of my heart!” cried the Sultan, “you are an admirable Creature. I make no doubt but the Genius will employ all his power in my favour. This moment I shut myself up in my closet, and invoke him.”

Accordingly Mangogul arose, kissed the favorite on the left eye, pursuant to the custom of Congo, and departed.