To complete this imposing outfit, there was thrown over one shoulder a handsome cloak richly embroidered with piping-cord, and furnished with a high collar made from the fur of the fox.

A large silver brooch held the mantle together at the breast, while six rows of silver clasps adorned it on each side.

The whole costume was luxurious in its appointments, and yet no one would presume to find fault with it on that score.

The wearer had earned his adornment with the work of his hands.
As soon as the men were seated, the women entered.

A Parisian modiste would have been put to the blush by the ingenuity of design displayed by these countrywomen's costumes.