LETTER V.

Egyptian magnificence--Egyptian architecture--Osiride pillars--Vastness of objects--Avenue of Sphinxes--Temple of the god Horus--The emblem of Hor-hat--Court of Colonnades--Grand hall--Rich colors in architecture--Sculpture--Bass-reliefs--Splendid temple--Chamber of art and beauty--Magnificent review of the army of four thousand chariots of iron--A warrior-prince in his war-chariot--Description of war-chariot--Ethiopian slaves--Bewildering spectacle--Military and civil homage to the Queen--The Lord of Uz (Job) described--Ceremonies preparatory to a royal banquet--The banquet--Costly wine-goblets--Arabian dancing-girls--Jugglers--Guests overcome by wine--pp. 81-98.