within the walls of Benin, to torture and kill them in cruel and savage
ways.

His city was so strongly fortified that none of the surrounding tribes
dared to attack it, and he had things pretty much his own way.

So sure was he of the strength of his walls, and the cleverness of his
warriors, that he laughed at the idea of the Queen of England punishing
him for his wicked deeds, and waited for the soldiers to come to Benin,
expecting to be able to make very short work of them.

Now, however, he has learned that there are greater and more powerful
monarchs than the King of Benin, and that his boasted stronghold was of no
account when attacked by a clever foe. Obliged to flee for his life,
leaving his city in ruins behind him, Drunami, King of Benin, is learning
that he is not so great or powerful as he thought he was. It will probably
be a very useful lesson to him, and make him a better man.

* * * * *

A very curious law case has just come to an end in France.

It is such a silly case, that it seems strange that the French lawyers
waste their time over it.

The Duke of Anjou and the Duke of Orleans each claim the right to the
title of King of France.

The lawyers on both sides argued and struggled over the matter with all
seriousness.