After this:
The trumpets and drums have another prelude, and
The Sledge Drive begins again, but stops suddenly, for all the party dismount, and enter the ball-room.
Then comes an adagio, representing the ladies trembling with cold. L. MOZART'S COMPOSITIONS. The ball is opened with a minuet and trio.
The company endeavour to warm themselves by country-dances.
Then follows the departure, and, finally:
During a flourish of trumpets and drums, the whole party mount their sledges and drive homewards.
In consequence of the performance of these occasional pieces in Augsburg, L. Mozart received the following anonymous letter:
"Monsieur et très cher ami!
"May it please you to compose no more absurdities, such as Chinese and Turkish music, sledge drives, and peasant weddings, for they reflect more shame and contempt on you than honour, which is regretted by the individual who herewith warns you and remains,