left a few inches
lower, on a box placed behind the ramparts; the body bent forward;
right hand grasping a sword and stretched out at arm's length towards
the ceiling, the left holding the banner, which is held at the side of
the body; the head slightly turned to the troops at the right; eyes
directed partially to them; countenance animated. Three soldiers in
uniform--the prominent colors scarlet--are lying on the ground in
front of the battlements. Wounds should be imitated on the head; one
soldier is lying across the cannon, holding a rammer in his hand; two
others are stretched out on the battlements. The costume of Joan's
soldiers should be blue and buff, and each wearing a large moustache.
Two platoons, each containing five soldiers, are in the act of
charging over the ramparts at each side of Joan; they stand two feet
from the breastwork, and look straight forward. One soldier on each
side is in the act of piercing with his bayonet the soldiers on the
breastwork. The background is filled up with troops of both nations,
who are in the act of fencing and firing their muskets at the enemy in
the distance; a variety of positions should be taken, to make the
scene as attractive and life-like as possible. The booming of cannon
and rattle of musketry may be imitated in the ante-rooms; a slight
quantity of smoke can be made to hover over the combatants by burning
a small quantity of the whitish blue fire on the stage before the
curtain rises. Care must be taken not to burn too much, as a great
quantity of smoke will hide the figures from view. The scene most be
illuminated by a brilliant red fire burned on the side of the stage
that will most reflect on Joan's face. The piece may be exhibited
double the usual length of time of other tableaux, and should be used
as a grand finale.

THE PARTING.

Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro,
And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress,
And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago
Blush'd at the praise of their own loveliness.
And there were sudden partings, such as press
The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs,
Which ne'er might be repeated--Who could guess
If ever more should meet, those mutual eyes,
Since upon night so sweet, such awful morn could rise?

BYRON.

One Male and Two Female Figures.

This pretty tableau is one that can be formed without much expense or
trouble. The scene represen