as the delicacy of the human figure."

"Yes; I can see that now. Has the proportion anything to do with the
order?"

"The Tuscan is distinguished by the fact that the column is usually made
seven times the diameter of the lower part of the shaft in height."

"But I notice that the ones shown in the two buildings don't appear to
be very much different in proportions."

"No, for the reason that the distinctive features between the Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian pertain to the capitals. Notice how exceedingly
simple the Doric is. I am sorry there are not other examples present,
but I shall make some sketches to show the differences which are
marked."

"I have heard more about the Corinthian than any other kind."

"That order is the most beautiful of all, and for that reason is so
frequently referred to by writers. It is designed to represent the
delicacy of a young girl. The capital is the most ornamental of all the
orders, and it is also larger and much more showy."

"But you have not yet described the Composite."

"The Composite or Roman, is the Ionic grafted on the Corinthian. From
this you will see that not only the general form, but also the
proportion and the ornamentation, go to make up the various orders. To
illustrate: The Ionic has, as one feature, two scroll-like ornaments,
called volutes, and it has more moldings and is much more slender than
the Doric. To make the Composite there is borrowed the quarter round
molding (A) from the Tuscan; the leaves (B) from the Corinthian, and the
volutes (C) from the Ionic."

[Illustration: _Doric. Ionic. Corinthian. Tuscan._
_Fig. 19. Orders of Architecture._]

During the night all preparations were made for a quick transfer of the
main force to the east. Works were thrown up very ostentatiously during
the afternoon, in their position on the west of the village, and it was
obvious to the trained eye of John, who was constantly observing the
movement in the village, that they were bringing the warriors to the
side facing these preparations.

John, together with Muro and Uraso, crept up close to the line of
breastworks, during the night, and satisfied themselves the Illyas were
deceived as to the point of attack.

Shortly before four in the morning the warriors marched out, making a
wide detour to the right, and within an hour were close to the east
line, and carefully concealed. The plan was for the men under Muro to
commence the at