E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Devil’s Cabinet (The).
Belphego, the Devil’s ambassador in France; Hutgin, in Italy; Belial, in Turkey; Tharung, in Spain; and Martinet, in Switzerland. His grand almoner is Dagon; chief of the eunuchs is Succor Benoth; banker is Asmodus; theatrical manager is Kobal; master of ceremonies, Verdelet; court fool is Nybbas. (Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea.)
us; theatrical manager is Kobal; master of ceremonies, Verdelet; court fool is Nybbas. (Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea.)
