No one could conjecture what sort of an animal I was. I remained mute
and watched the rising tide of excitement. Before anyone could venture
to touch me, I saw a band of officers in double-quick march hastening
toward me with their curiously shaped weapons unfolded.

I stood motionless as the soldiers surrounded me. As soon as the circle
was formed the leader of the squad stepped toward me with a show of
bravery, but I saw that he secretly trembled. It was his oath-bound duty
in such a case to lay hands on me and, if necessary, use force to take
me to the central office.

I offered no resistance and went, as I was directed, till I stood in the
odd looking room where all offenders of their law are taken for a
hearing.

[Illustration: Planet of Dubhe.]

The news of my appearance and arrest had by this time spread to all
parts of the city and a motley crowd were gathering, but only a small
portion of the people were able to gain entrance into the building where
I had been taken.

The high officials and educators, hearing of the wonderful giant at the
city hall, hastened thither with all speed. Then I saw an interesting
spectacle. As these higher classes of people arrived, the lower classes
were compelled to leave. The room being full, no laborer was allowed to
remain if a person of nobility wished to occupy his seat. This peculiar
custom or law applies to all public places and assemblies.