A. In Spain at the Council of Salamanca
Before this scene is presented give a brief explanation and description of the early life of Columbus and his attempts to obtain aid.
Characters: Churchmen and counselors at the court of Spain (seven to ten) and Columbus.
Costumes: The churchmen are dressed in long black garments, except two, who have black capes with white underneath. Columbus wears a long, black garment or coat, which plainly shows the poverty of its owner.
Tableau I—Columbus before the Council at Salamanca
The characters are arranged somewhat as in a picture of this scene found in the Perry pictures. A picture of this scene is also found in Lossing's History of the United States, volume I. Only the chief characters are shown in this tableau. Three churchmen or counselors are in center near Columbus; two at left, one pointing mockingly, or making fun of Columbus; two stand haughtily in the back, and there may also be two or three at right. Columbus has a partly open roll of parchment in one hand and is pointing with the other. One of the churchmen in the center has an open Bible in his hand, and another has a book which he is holding out to Columbus.
B. On Shipboard
Characters: Columbus, the mate, other sailors.
Costumes: Columbus, red cape; sailors, sweaters and sailor caps.
Tableau II—Nearing Land; Columbus and the Mate