Larger boy, posing as a dreamer, gazing at and studying the stars, or
Larger boy drawing maps, appearing wise and thoughtful.
(Let others stand aside, smiling and mockingly pointing.)
3. Columbus' appearance before King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
King and Queen, dressed in royal style, on improvised throne; Columbus kneeling before them; the queen offering him her jewels.
4. On shipboard
Boys representing mutinous sailors, their faces depicting fear, anger, dejection—dressed sailor fashion.
Columbus displaying confidence, courage and patience—dressed in short full trousers, cape over his shoulders thrown back on one side. Let facial expressions and actions change to show land has been sighted.
5. The landing
Columbus planting the flag of Spain in the New World. Sailors (all with uncovered heads) kneeling. Indians (let the boys wear Indian suits) watching from the outskirts, one falling down in worship.