At length, seeing all resistance ineffectual, Babbalanja submitted; but not without many objurgations. Presently, however, they released him; when Media inquired, how he relished the application of his theory; and whether he was still’ of old Bardianna’s mind? To which, haughtily adjusting his robe, Babbalanja replied, “The strong arm, my lord, is no argument, though it overcomes all logic.” END OF VOL. I.