Some of the guests, however, forgot their parts now and then: the queen, for instance, asked, during the dessert, for a second plate, which she filled with sweetmeats, and ordered to be put on one side for her to take home with her.

Others had to be prevented from indulging too much in the generous champagne; but, on the whole, the entertainment passed off in a becoming and good-humoured manner.
I subsequently dined with the royal family several times at the governor's.

The queen then appeared in the national costume, with the coloured pareo and chemise, as did also her husband.

Both were barefoot.

The heir apparent, a boy of nine years old, is affianced to the daughter of a neighbouring king.