Such persons were found in plain and simple habits notwithstanding the contagion of the example of their superiors in rank.

The men of this description generally wore plain round hats with common crowns.

They had discarded the sugar-loaf hat, and the hat turned up with a silver clasp on one side, as well as all ornaments belonging to it, such as pictures, feathers, and bands of various colours.

They had adopted a plain suit of clothes.

They wore cloaks, when necessary, over these.