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an Indian ballplay, I did not know that the vertebral column possessed as great a degree of flexibility as was demonstrated on such occasions. The principal respiratory tube is often handled in such an uncourteous manner, that the jaws fly open involuntarily, followed by a protrusion of the tongue.

It generally happens that several men are disabled before the game is finished, by violent falls, or exhaustion. When one is compelled to quit the play, from either of the above causes, his antagonist retires also. It appears to be for this, as well as any other purpose, that each man has his particular antagonist. When the ball is carried through the stakes, the contest ceases, until the parties return to the middle ground. The game is frequently protracted till the approach of twilight. The ball players now covered with perspiration, and excited to a high degree by long continued and violent exercise, plunge into cold water fearlessly, and without injury. A large concourse generally remain on the ground during the night, and spend the greater part of the