He saw a cross fellow was beating an ass,
Heavy laden with pots, pans, dishes and glass;
He took out his pipe and played them a tune,
And the jackass’s load was lightened full soon.
10. Blow out a candle.
The candle is rapidly flashed before the person to blow it out. If passed to and fro quick enough, it will afford much laughter before it is blown out.
11. Stand on a chair and do just as you are bidden without laughing.
12. Put a cord on the floor where you cannot step over it.
(Put it against the wall.)