Mangogul returned immediately to the seraglio, and repeated to the favorite the complaint of Callipiga’s Toy, word for word: for he had a wonderful memory. “Every circumstance of this story, madam,” said he, “concurs to make you win: I give up the whole wager; and you will thank Callipiga when you shall think proper.”

“Sir,” answered Mirzoza seriously, “ ’tis to the most confirmed virtue that I am resolved to be obliged for the wager, and not⁠—”

“But, madam,” replied the Sultan, “I know of none better confirmed than that which has seen the enemy so near.”

“And for my part, prince,” replied the favorite, “I understand my own meaning well: and here come Selim and Bloculocus, who shall be our judges.”

Selim and Bloculocus entered: Mangogul stated the case to them, and they both gave judgment in Mirzoza’s favor.