Not that Lionel magnified his own share in these things; nay, he modestly kept himself out altogether; it was merely to interest these simple country folk that he described the grand banquets, the illuminated gardens, the long marquees, and told them how the princess looked, and who it was who had the honor of taking her in to supper.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
After reviewing the troops marquees and tents were pitched, and vast collation tables covered the ground.
"Eight days in New Orleans in February, 1847"
Albert James Pickett
Wednesday, October 6, 1915. We are about ready for the fresh wounded; we have put up one or two fresh marquees, which hold each about twenty-six beds.
"My Diary in Serbia: April 1, 1915-Nov. 1, 1915"
Monica M. Stanley