The narrator points out that at the time of Gannibal... 1. ...negro slaves played a variety of roles in the theatre. 2. ...black slaves were like stage extras in royal processions. 3. ...many Africans made a brilliant career at the court. 4. ...Africans were not a novelty in the capital of Russia.

The narrator points out that at the time of Gannibal... 1.  ...negro slaves played a variety of roles in the theatre. 2.  ...black slaves were like stage extras in royal processions. 3.  ...many Africans made a brilliant career at the court. 4.  ...Africans were not a novelty in the capital of Russia.