The costumes, though a world too wide,

And long enough a pair to hide,

Were gathered in with skill and care,

That showed the tailor's art was there.

Then out they started for the hall,

In fancy trappings one and all;

Some clad like monks in sable gowns;

And some like kings; and more like clowns;

And Highlanders, with naked knees;

And Turks, with turbans like a cheese;