Should any of the court laugh at a time the Emperor is not laughing, he or she must pay a forfeit.
THREE LITTLE PIGS.
This game is played after the same manner as is Silhouettes, only those taking part should be in costume, representing the words they illustrate. It makes capital sport, and nobody can fail to enjoy it, whether taking part or not. The game is easily understood, and is best described by an example.
One of the company should distinctly say,
Three little pigs went to market.
When this is said, three pigs should appear as if going to market, passing between a candle and a white covered screen, they should grotesquely walk, so adding to the amusement. When these three have hobbled off, the reader then recites,
Three little pigs stayed at home,
which is likewise shown by three others of the company; then in like manner,
Three little pigs have bread and butter,
and so on through the rhyme, illustrating every scene.