tom of the skirt, sleeves, and on the front with black
velvet ornamented with gold; plaid breeches and hose, worn so as to
leave a naked space of five inches between the top of the hose and
bottom of the breeches; short-legged boots, with red tops, spurs; a
heavy plaid scarf, decorated with gold, worn across the shoulders; and
a flat Highland cap, with plume in front, which lies on the couch at
his side. The prince is lying on his side, lengthwise of the cave, in
position so that his face can be seen, his head resting on his left
arm, while his right hangs down to the floor of the cave, touching
his sword and pistols. Flora Macdonald is seated near the head of
Prince Charles. Her costume consists of a Highland frock reaching
below the knees, hose of scarlet plaid, a scarf about the breast made
of black cloth, and fringed on the side with buff, and across the
shoulders is worn a blue cape trimmed with velvet and gold; her hair
hangs loosely on the shoulders; the left hand gathers the cloak about
the breast, while the right is raised in front of the face, the
fingers extended, the head turned around to the group of Highlanders
at the back of the cave, to whom she is in the act of speaking. Fear
and caution are expressed on her countenance. The group of Highlanders
are at the right of the cave, in the extreme background, near the
opening. Their costume is similar to that of the prince, but of
cheaper material, and without decorations. Each has a sword and
musket. The first outlaw is looking out of the opening; he holds his
musket in front of him; at his side stoops another, with musket
trailing. Behind these two stands a third, with a long spear. Back of
him is one with a sword in his hand. He is in the act of speaking to
Flora Macdonald; his countenance denotes affright; his left hand
points to the opening in the cave; his body inclined backward
slightly. The fifth figure is kneeling in the foreground, holding a
hound by the collar. The countenances of the first three outlaws
should express caution. The faces of the gentlemen can be disguised by
false beards. The scene must be illuminated by a small quantity of
red fire burned at the front part of the ante-room, opposite the
group of outlaws. Thunder and the falling of rain imitated in the
ante-rooms will add to the effect. No music will be required.

THE FLOWER GIRL.

FLOWERS.

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