Many years ago, there was an Emperor, who was
so excessively fond of new clothes, that he spent
all his money in dress. He did not trouble himself
in the least about his soldiers; nor did he care
to go either to the theatre or the chase, except
for the opportunities then afforded him for
displaying his new clothes. He had a different
suit for each hour of the day; and as of any other
king or emperor, one is accustomed to say, "he is
sitting in council," it was always said of him,
"The Emperor is sitting in his wardrobe."