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now invited to dance, and, accordingly, perform after the singing of the Eagle-dancers. Their dancing, and accompanying gestures, are so ludicrous, and at the same time, so exactly in imitation of the characters they represent, that the giddy multitude are almost convulsed with laughter.

Immediately after this comedy, the principal performance commences.

The performers, stripped, decorated with feathers, and painted in such a manner that their features cannot be easily recognised, advance into an open space in the central part of the house, dancing after the singing of an old man; and, in a stooping position, glide around the fire with a movement of the feet so rapid as to resemble the twirling of a top. It consists in a trembling or rapid vibration of the muscles, and, at the same time, a regular and brisk movement forward, requiring the utmost exertion of muscular power. But the sport appears to depend mostly upon a variety of obscene gestures and movements, which will not bear a description. The remainder of the night is spent in common dance, &c. Great