The costume of the man fades into the velvety shadows of the wall.

His face is concealed.

His hair blends with the soft background.

The clothing of the other three makes a patch of light gray.
Added to this is the gayety of special textures: the turban of the negress, a trimming on the skirt of the heroine, the silkiness of the innkeeper's locks, the fabric of the broom in the hearthlight, the pattern of the mortar lines round the bricks of the hearth.

The tableau is a satisfying scheme in two planes and many textures.