"Batta pudn," continued his excellency, with a gracious air; "also bono Jonni."
"He says you may present whatever you have brought," whispered the captain.
"I've brought nothing," returned Mr. Figgins.
"Nothing?"
"No; I forgot."
"Thoughtless man," said Captain Deering. "Take this."
He thrust a parcel of brown paper into his hands.
"What shall I do with it?"
"Place it on the cushion before his excellency."
Mr. Figgins complied.