, and looks upon her, but is kept from her by the strong arm
of the ruffian at his side, who grasps him by the collar, and holds a
bloody sword above his head; the brigand partially faces the audience;
the officer stands in a side position; the wife is seen kneeling in
the background, with hands clasped and eyes raised to a brigand, who
grasps her by the hair of the head with the left hand, and presents a
pistol at her with the right. At the left of the trunk is seen the old
gentleman. One of the ruffians grasps him by the throat, as if in the
act of strangling him. The old man holds a watch in the left hand; the
right is thrown upward. His position is, facing the audience;
countenance expressing terror and excitement. At the right of the
trunk kneels the coachman, with hands tied behind his back, which is
turned to the audience, head thrown backward so that a partial side
view is had of the features. A few paces in front of him, and facing
the audience, is seated a brigand, on the top of a portmanteau; he is
smoking a short pipe, and with the right hand points a pistol to the
face of the figure kneeling in front of him. Between him and the wife
lies the young girl, who has fainted from affright. She lies with her
head to the back of the stage, arms stretched out on the grass, and
eyes closed. The stage should be illuminated by brilliant lights
placed at the left side of the stage. The sound of rain and thunder
may be produced in the ante-rooms with good effect.

PORTRAIT OF LOUIS NAPOLEON.

One Male Figure.

This portrait-tableau is produced in the same manner as that of
"Gabrielle." The gentleman who personates Louis Napoleon should in
form and features resemble him. The costume consists of a blue velvet
coat, decorated with silver and gold lace, vest of the same material,
buff breeches, white hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, gold
epaulets and side arms, a decoration on the left breast composed of
brilliant stones and spangles, a red and blue silk sash across the
breast. Louis Napoleon wears a long beard and heavy mustache. Position
is such as to display a partial front view of the body, right hand
placed on the hilt of his sword, eyes directed forward, countenance
calm. Light should come from the front of the stage, and be of medium
brilliancy. Music, Marseillaise Hymn.

THE RETURN FROM THE VINTAGE.

It is the Rhine! our mountain vineyards laving;
I see the bright flood shine;