They were brought and handed over to me as a host on Earth might send for the baggage of an unexpected guest.

Of the various toys and ornaments that I had brought for the purpose, I offered several of the most precious to my host.

He accepted one of the smallest and least valuable, rather declining to understand than refusing the offer of the rest.

The bringer did the same.

Then placing in the chief's hands an open jewel-box containing a variety of the choicest jewellery, I requested by signs his permission to offer them to the ladies.