ren, his
eyes fixed on the soldier who stands a few paces back of Warren's
feet. This soldier leans forward slightly, and grasps a musket, in
which is a bayonet, which he is about to plunge into Warren's body.
His eyes are fixed on the prostrate form before him, while the
countenance expresses excitement and rage. Costume consists of a red
coat, white breeches and hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, white
breast belts, black waist belt, and black military hat, with plume. By
the side of the soldier, near the front of the stage, stands an
officer, who is leading on the British. He holds a sword on his right
shoulder, while the left grasps the butt of the musket of the soldier
previously described. His body is bent forward, feet separated thirty
inches, eyes fixed on Warren, countenance expressing energy and
decision. Costume consists of a crimson coat, decorated with gold
epaulets and lace, white silk hose, buff breeches, low shoes, knee and
shoe buckles, red sash, side arms, and chapeau. Directly behind the
figure who supports Warren stands an American soldier, with a musket
held in front of his body, which he points towards the British
soldier, who is about to pierce the body of Warren. His body is
slightly bent backward, eyes fixed on the soldier, countenance
expressing fear. The remaining figures should be placed in the space
from the top of the hill down to the group we have described; a few
should be fencing; some using their muskets as clubs; others firing at
the enemy in the distance; while a few are stretched out in death on
the ground. They must be placed in as great a variety of positions as
possible, and in such a manner that one figure will not obscure the
other. The countenances of all should appear excited. The booming of
cannon and roll of the drum can be produced behind the scenes. The
picture should be illuminated by a brilliant red fire burned at the
side of the stage.
PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALBERT.
One Male Figure.
This tableau is produced in the same manner as the Madonna. The
gentleman who personates Prince Albert should, in general outline of
features and form, resemble the original as much as possible. The
costume consists of a crimson coat richly trimmed with gold lace, and
heavy decorations in silver on the left breast, gold epaulets, a
richly ornamented sword and belt, buff vest trimmed with gold lace,
buff breeches, top boots trimmed at the top with gold binding, a red
sash, an
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