The multiloop covariant tadpole operator and amplitudes for the bosonic string

An explicit expression is given for the covariant tadpole operator with an arbitrary number of loops, including the ghost zero mode contribution. Its integrand is recast in geometrical terms and is recognized to give the g-vacuum for the bosonic string recently discussed in the literature. By joining the g-tadpole to an N-reggeon vertex the general orientable dual amplitude with g loops is obtained.