Miscellaneous Epitome
... The musical performers who receive broaches ana rings from the Czar are able without mipropriietj turn them into money-his majesty haying in his household officer whose special duty it w buy back, at the full price, all the presents he otters, Thus in Russia there are certain rings brooches bracelets, and snuff-boxes which have been given away tunes without number. , an example declining ...