nce. On this
explanation, I ventured to hint that, being still in the infancy of the
new civilization, it would be very agreeable to my ancient habits, could
I be permitted to use one of the skins, also, while Mr. Poke occupied
the other. Not the slightest objection was raised to the proposal, and
measures were immediately taken to prepare us to appear in good company.
Soon after I received from Dr. Reasono a protocol of the conditions that
were to regulate the approaching interview. This document was written in
Latin, out of respect to the ancients, and as I afterwards understood,
it was drawn up by my Lord Chatterino, who had been educated for the
diplomatic career at home, previously to the accident which had thrown
him, alas! into human hands. I translate it freely, for the benefit of
the ladies, who usually prefer their own tongues to any others.

Protocol of an interview that is to take place between Sir John
Goldencalf, Bart., of Householder Hall, in the kingdom of Great Britain,
and No. 22,817, brown-study color, or Socrates Reasono, F.U.D.G.E.,
Professor of Probabilities in the University of Monikinia, and in the
kingdom of Leaphigh:

The contracting parties agree as follows, viz.:

ARTICLE 1. That there shall be an interview.

ART. 2. That the said interview shall be a peaceable interview, and not
a belligerent interview.

ART. 3. That the said interview shall be logical, explanatory, and
discursory.

ART. 4. That during said interview, Dr. Reasono shall have the privilege
of speaking most, and Sir John Goldencalf the privilege of hearing most.

ART. 5. That Sir John Goldencalf shall have the privilege of asking
questions, and Dr. Reasono the privilege of answering them.

ART. 6. That a due regard shall be had to both human and monikin
prejudices and sensibilities.

ART. 7. That Dr. Reasono, and any monikins who may accompany him, shall
smooth their coats, and otherwise dispose of their natural vestments, in
a way that shall be as agreeable as possible to Sir John Goldencalf and
his friend.

ART. 8. That Sir John Goldencalf, and any man who may accompany him,
shall appear in bison-skins, wearing no other clothing, in order to
render themselves as agreeable as possible to Dr. Reasono and his
friends.

ART. 9. That the conditions of this protocol shall be respected.

ART. 10. That any doubtful significations in this protocol shall be
interpreted, as near as may be, in favor of both parties.

ART