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upper end of a long hall. Around him were soft cushions, and silken curtains, and scattered about lay drinking cups and bottles. But who can describe the horrible aspect of the ogre, as he reclined on a golden arm rest! With his red body, hideous features and copper-coloured horns, he was enough to strike terror into the boldest heart. Shutendoji however, received the pretended priests with much condescension, and invited them to sup and spend the evening with him. The supper was soon brought in by attendant ogres, and consisted mainly of animals' heads, and human