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flaming yellow coat, probably the cast-off garment of some 

 Portuguese lackey, and a dilapidated pair of short pantaloons. 



On the occasion of Du Chaillu's visit, the effect of the royal 

 costume was heightened by a tawdry-looking crown, like those 

 worn by actors on the stage, of which he appeared to be very 



