e before thee, to seek out a man who is a
cunning player on a harp; and it shall come to pass, when
the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play
with his hand, and thou shalt be well. And Saul said unto
his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and
bring him to me. Then answered one of his servants, and
said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite,
that is cunning in playing, and a comely person. Wherefore
Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy
son. And David came to Saul, and stood before him; and it
came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul,
that David took a harp, and played with his hand. So Saul
was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed
from him.

1 SAMUEL XVI.

Six Female and Eight Male Figures.

This sacred tableau contains fourteen figures, and is arranged in the
following manner. Saul is seen seated on the throne at the background
of the picture. On each side of the throne are seated Saul's friends
and servants. David is sitting in the foreground, playing on the harp.
Saul's costume consists of a scarlet or purple velvet coat and
breeches, white hose crossed with red bands, low shoes, a crown of
velvet and gold, ornamented with precious stones, on the head, and a
large cloak of velvet and ermine thrown over the shoulders. A long
white beard should be fastened to the face, and a wig worn on the
head. The gentlemen should be attired in long, loose coats, made of
bright-colored cambric, trimmed with the same material, of other
colors. The head should be covered with a red and black turban. White
hose, crossed with black and red bands, breeches of showy-colored
cloth, shoes covered with red flannel, and crossed with black binding,
the face disguised with a long white beard, which can be made of flax.
The ladies can be costumed in satin or silk dresses, the hair hanging
in curls, and the person decorated with a profusion of jewelry. The
person who takes the part of David should be of fair complexion,
without a beard, should have long hair, and be costumed in a light,
loose blue coat, reaching five inches below the knee, and gathered
around the waist with a crimson belt. He should also wear blue
breeches, blue hose crossed with red bands, and sandals on the feet; a
turban, made of velvet, and decorated with gold, should adorn the
head. The throne pla