y through the monstrous gateway in a little Victoria, feeling all the time that none but elephants in all their glory of barbaric caparison could pass through such a portal worthily.

Howdahs, newly gilded and painted, were provided for the elephantsnew caparisons for the horsesnew liveries for the attendantscloth and silk, of the richest dyes and hues, united with a profusion of gold and silver ornaments, to dazzle the eye with their varied splendour.

He immediately procured a splendid equipage, dressed his servants in rich embroidery, and covered his horses with golden caparisons.

The day was bright and beautiful, and a sparkling sunshine lighted up the splendid accoutrements of the knights, the gorgeous caparisons of their steeds, and the rich habiliments of their attendants; while a gentle breeze stirred the plumes upon the helmets, and fluttered the bandrols on their lances.

Be Caparisons odious, sir Cut; what, like flowers?