The curtains at each end are looped back with gold cord to allow a free passage of the air.
A carpet from the looms of Syria covers the ground, and on it are spread four couches, on which, in a position half sitting half reclining, repose the principal personages of the party.

The elder of these is a man some fifty years of age, of commanding figure, and features which express energy and resolution.

His body is bare to the waist, save for a light short sleeved tunic of the finest muslin embroidered round the neck and sleeves with gold.
A gold belt encircles his waist, below it hangs a garment resembling the modern kilt, but reaching halfway between the knee and the ankle.

It is dyed a rich purple, and three bands of gold embroidery run round the lower edge.

On his feet he wears sandals with broad leather lacings covered with gold.