When they drew near to the presence-chamber, Cacambo asked one of the officers in what manner they were to pay their obeisance to His Majesty; whether it was the custom to fall upon their knees, or to prostrate themselves upon the ground; whether they were to put their hands upon their heads, or behind their backs; whether they were to lick the dust off the floor; in short, what was the ceremony usual on such occasions.
Quando estuviéron cerca de la sala del trono, preguntó Cacambo á uno de los oficiales principales como habian de saludar á Su Magestad; si hincados de rodillas ó postrados al suelo; si habian de poner las manos en la cabeza ó en el trasero; si habian de lamer el polvo de la sala; finalmente quales eran las ceremonias.