The pageant of the river bank had marched steadily along, unfolding itself in scene-pictures that succeeded each other in stately procession.

• 河岸上仿佛有一支五彩缤纷的队伍在徐徐前进，整个队伍似乎置身于舞台布景之中，人们一个接一个行进在这雄伟壮丽的行列里。