One Male and Two Female Figures.
This is a very pretty tableau, in two parts. The first, represents a
young gentleman, standing at the foot of a rope ladder which reaches
to the railing of a balcony on the front of a dwelling house; leaning
over the railing is a young and lovely maiden, who is about to make
her descent on the ladder to her lover below. The gentleman grasps the
rope with the left hand, and holds the right upward in the act of
beckoning to the lady. His position is such that a side view is had of
the body; his head thrown back, eyes directed to the balcony,
countenance expressing pleasure and entreaty. His costume consists of
a dark coat, trimmed around the edge with purple lace or gimp, light
breeches, black hose, colored vest, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles,
red sash about the waist, black felt hat with plume, velvet cape on
the left shoulder, lace collar and wristbands, ruffled bosom, and
mustache. The lady is attired in a bright-colored silk robe, riding
hat, and red scarf. The balcony can be made of boards, and covered
with fresco paper, representing two pillars, a cornice, and a railing
above. The second scene, which follows immediately, represents the
lady and her lover just about to step into the ante-room, opposite the
balcony. The gentleman has his right arm around the waist of the lady,
the left extended towards the balcony, face turned in that direction,
his back to the audience, the countenance expressing caution. The lady
places her left hand on the gentleman's shoulder, and the right on her
breast; her eyes are directed to the ante-room. A front view is had of
her form. The head of the gentleman turned to the balcony will give a
partial side view of the face. The young lady's mother is seen on the
balcony, looking out into the darkness, and holding a crutch before
her, as if in the act of striking. Her costume consists of a white
robe and nightcap. The light for the first scene should be of medium
brightness, and come from the ante-room opposite the balcony. In the
second scene, it will be necessary to produce the light on the other
side of the stage, which will throw the balcony in the shade. The low
rumbling of thunder, and the noise of falling rain, produced in the
ante-room, will add to the effect of the scene.