The august Turks around were filled with wonder and with admiration for the speaker.
After what they had witnessed, they were prepared to credit Mr. Mole's most extravagant assertions.
"Would you have some further proof of my great courage?" demanded Mr. Mole, folding his arms and striking a defiant attitude.
"Brave man, what more can you show us of your courage?" was the reply.
"Behold!" cried Mole.
The whole assembly eyed Mr. Mole's movements with the greatest curiosity now.
"Bring me a dozen sharp implements, such as swords, knives, daggers, etc, etc."
They were brought to him, and he then laid them down in a row upon the carpet.
The first was a needle of the dimensions of an ordinary bodkin.
Next this, was a small iron skewer.