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 density, now rises to a high pitch,—there is a sudden ranging of spectators, a burst of martial music, and all faces are turned in one direction, as out into the arena sweeps the richly dressed Cuadrilla, which includes the bravest and most famous heroes of the ring. This processional entry is the first event of the long anticipated season of three consecutive days of bloody combats. Seville is happy.

A MOMENT'S RESPITE

At no other season, save perhaps at Easter time, and in no other place are finer Corridas given than during the April fair here in Seville. For these Corridas of the feria are reserved the fiercest and most formidable bulls,—to shine at these events is the ambition of every leader in the art; we may therefore rest assured that to-day's spectacle will be perfect of its kind. Heroism and horror will delight the crowd.

The members of the Cuadrilla salute the presidential box, then form in line of battle after having exchanged their richly embroidered capes for common ones of red and yellow.