HARDLY had that ancient order, the Sultans of Exceeding Splendour,

　　been completely founded by the Grand Flashing Inaccessible1, when a

　　question arose as to what should be the title of address among the

　　members. Some wanted it to be simply "my Lord," others held out

　　for "your Dukeness," and still others preferred "my Sovereign

　　Liege." Finally the gorgeous jewel of the order, gleaming upon the

　　breast of every member, suggested "your Badgesty," which was

　　adopted, and the order became popularly known as the Kings of

　　Catarrh.