The Emperor Jovinian one sultry afternoon in summer was hunting--" "What--foxes ?" "Keep quiet," put in Mr.Adams.

"When he's telling you it happened in a sermon!" "In the ardour of the chase he had left his retinue far behind; and finding himself by the shore of a lake, he alighted and refreshed himself with a swim in its cool waters.

While he thus disported himself, a beggar stole his horse and his clothes." Mr.Jope smote his leg.

"Now I call that a thundering good yarn! Short, sharp, and to the point." "But you haven't heard the end." "Eh?
Is there any more of it ?" "Certainly.

The Emperor, discovering the theft, was forced to creep naked and ashamed to the nearest castle." "What was he ashamed of ?" "Why, of being naked." "I see.