Uganda is personified by Mtesa; and no one can say he has seen Uganda until he has been presented to the king." As I had them all in a good humour now, I complained I did not see enough of the Waganda--and as every one dressed so remarkably well, I could not discern the big men from the small; could she not issue some order by which they might call on me, as they did not dare do so without instruction, and then I, in turn, would call on them?
Hearing this, she introduced me to her prime minister, chancellor of exchequer, women-keepers, hangmen, and cooks, as the first nobles in the land, that I might recognise them again if I met them on the road.

All n'yanzigged for this great condescension, and said they were delighted with their guest; then producing a strip of common joho to compare it with my blanket, they asked if I could recognise it.

Of course, said I, it is made in my country, of the same material, only of coarser quality, and everything of the same sort is made in Uzungu.

Then, indeed, said the whole company, in one voice, we do like you, and your cloth too--but you most.

I modestly bowed my head, and said their friendship was my chief desire.
This speech also created great hilarity; the queen and councillors all became uproarious.