Y APRIL, 1841-
           We are close on a PAIR OF BLACK HANDS as they open A

           FINELY WRAPPED PACKET OF VIOLIN STRINGS.

           WE CUT TO the hands stringing a VIOLIN. It's not a high
           end piece, but it is quite nice.

           WE CUT TO a wide shot of the study. Sitting in a chair
           with violin in hand is SOLOMON NORTHUP; a man in his late
           twenties. Everything about Solomon, his mien and manner,
           is distinguished. But he, too,