We see a number of swings laden with men and children; on this side we hear the squeaking of a bagpipe, on that the sound of a pipe and drum, uttering such dismal music that the hearer instinctively puts a finger into each ear.

To this music a real bear's dance is going on.

Six or eight fellows stand in a half circle round the musician, and two leaders of these light-toed clodhoppers continually wave their handkerchiefs in the air as they stamp slowly and heavily round in a circle.

The women are allowed to appear at this feast, but may neither take part in the swinging nor in the dancing.

They therefore keep up a brave skirmishing with the sweetmeats, coffee, and delicacies of all kinds.