They hold important offices, and such a favorable
opportunity is not to be lightly regarded. O my country, my country!"
. . . . . . .
The day appointed for the dedication of the great image at last arrived.
Its ushering in was hailed by the populace with universal enthusiasm,
marked by shouts of rejoicing. The day was fair and beautiful. No
threatening cloud was visible in the heavens. The metropolis, at a very
early stage, presented one grand scene of activity and preparation. The
soldiery were out by thousands, their glittering panoply dazzling in the
clear sunbeams. Officers of all grades hurried to and fro with excitement
visible on their countenances. Those swarming thousands were evidently
expecting some signal, at which they were ready to march. The word of
command was at last given, and the multitude moved forward.
Onward the mighty concourse moved through the principal thoroughfares,
amid the ringing of bells, the blasts of trumpets, and the waving of
banners, until they arrived in a spacious square in front of the royal
palace.
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