The SAPI plate in his vest protected him from the bullet's impact.

PORSON […] would not only frequently “steal a few hours from the night,” but see out both lights and liquids, and seem none the worse for the carouse.

The half of Asia is my prison-house, Myriads of convicts lost in its Immense— I look with terror to my crowning day.

Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on-the-spot report.