The guests, as they drank their wine, began to tear off the branches, stumps, and roots, and to chew them as a relish. The Seneschal walked about the centrepiece, and, full of joy, turned triumphant eyes upon the guests. Henryk Dombrowski feigned great amazement, and said:— “My friend the Seneschal, are these Chinese shadows? Or has Pinety208 given you his demons as servants?