men who had worked so bravely for the liberty of Italy.

The King of Siam stopped before these statues, uncovered his head, and
paid silent homage to the noble deeds of these two great heroes. His
suite followed his example, all the gentlemen in his train bowing with
uncovered heads and passing silently on.

The King also appears to have a keen sense of humor.

He was invited by one of the scientific societies of Rome to attend a
lecture on some very deep subject, in which he was not at all
interested.

He did not want to attend, but confided to King Humbert that he feared
the professors would call him a barbarian if he stayed away. So to the
lecture he went.

On his return King Humbert asked him how he had enjoyed it.

"To be frank with you," he replied, "it is even stronger at putting you
to sleep than our opium."

When the news of the trouble in Siam was telegraphed, the King declared
that he knew nothing of the affair. If he is as clever as they say, he
probably keeps himself thoroughly acquainted with everything that is
happening in his kingdom.

The chances are that he knows all about the matter, but does not want it
mentioned until his pleasure trip is over.