And the eyebrows disclose how the lower wig grows.
The observations are purely empirical but, as far as my experience
extends, correct.
[FN#697] Arab. "Kahkahah," a very low proceeding.
[FN#698] Or "for every death there is a cause;" but the older Arabs had
a saying corresponding with "Deus non fecit mortem."
[FN#699] The King's barber is usually a man of rank for the best of
reasons, that he holds his Sovereign's life between his fingers. One of
these noble Figaros in India married an English lady who was, they say,
unpleasantly surprised to find out what were her husband's official
duties.