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288 but there would be an end. Mortality is peculiar to this earth; everything is undergoing a change."

Here Yondozi left his seat to attend to the vessel, for we could see Atazatlan in the distance.

On landing, we repaired to Onneyubla's Palace, and had an interview with the President. It was not my intention to remain long in the city on this occasion, for I was anxious to return to my country home, in order, if possible, to complete my historical work before the end of the twilight.

The Omeropelliba, or Neuroomian Parliament, was, however, in session, and, on the invitation of Onneyubla, I decided to pay it a visit and hear the orationsorations. [sic]

Now, from what I had already seen of the men and systems of Neuroomia, I expected to hear eloquent speeches of a thrilling character. In this, however, I was sadly disappointed, for, during the time I was present, no speeches were made, the members discussing what appeared to me to be unimportant measures in a conversational style.

I inquired of the President if this was the usual manner of proceeding in passing their laws. He replied in the affirmative, whereupon I gave him a concise account of the Parliaments of other