Khipil was sitting on a marble slab among the stones and blocks; round him stretched lazily the masons and stonecutters and slaves of burden; and they with the curve of humorous enjoyment on their lips, for he was reciting to them adventures, interspersed with anecdotes and recitations and poetic instances, as was his wont.
"The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete"
George Meredith
Masons and stonecutters, 3 50 to 4 00 do.
"Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883"
William C. Kingsley Seth Low Franklin Edson