CHAPTER VIII.
THE MAGIC EYE.
The six men arose, and each in turn, and then all together, uttered the words—
'Welcome, Yellow-cap!'
Then he among them who had the biggest nose and the most sweeping moustachios came forward, made Raymond a grave salute, and, taking him by the arm, led him to a chair at the head of the table.
'The tale of the Seven Brethren is at last complete,' said he.
'Hear! hear!' gruffly responded the others.
'Brother Yellow-cap,' continued the first speaker, 'let me introduce you to our Brotherhood. I am the Prime Maniac. He on your right is the Chancellor of the Jingle. Next to him is the Home Doggerel. At the foot of the table is the First Lord of the Seesaw. The Foreign Doggerel is next on the left. Next again the Lord Privy Gander. One and all of us are bound to aid you, abet you, and obey you, so long as you own and wear the yellow cap. Once more, welcome, Yellow-cap!'