He was invited to dine at the house of one of the greatest dignitaries in the city.

He was an outspoken man, and reproved the greatest dignitaries with as much boldness as did Savonarola.

One person, better dressed than the rest, seemed to know everyone and mentioned by name the greatest dignitaries of the day.

"Sire, he is one of the greatest dignitaries of Tartary; he is the barber of the Khan!"