These ornaments, and his purple garments, are reserved for his sacred person alone; and his robes of silk are embroidered with the figures of golden dragons.

His throne is of massy gold.

Whenever he appears in public, he is surrounded by his courtiers, his guards, and his attendants.

Their spears, their shields, their cuirasses, the bridles and trappings of their horses, have either the substance or the appearance of gold; and the large splendid boss in the midst of their shield is encircled with smaller bosses, which represent the shape of the human eye.

The two mules that drew the chariot of the monarch are perfectly white, and shining all over with gold.