See, isn't it fine ?" Indeed the scene on Parade was now gayer than ever.

Laughter and chatter came from the crowded galleries all about the square, whose houses seemed literally full to overflowing.

Music mingled with the sound of merry voices, and forsooth now and again we heard the faint popping of corks along Officers' Row.

The Army entertained.
At once, from somewhere on Parade, there came the clear note of a bugle, which seemed to draw the attention of all.

We could see, ascending the great flagstaff at the end of its halyard, the broad folds of the flag.
Following this was hoisted a hoop or rim of torches, which paused in such position that the folds of the flag were well illuminated.