CHAPTER VI.

I. Animals, how tutored by the Jugglers--Tricks performed by Bears--II. Tricks performed by Apes and Monkeys--III. By Horses among the Sybarites--IV. In the thirteenth Century--V. In Queen Anne's Reign--VI. Origin of the Exhibitions at Astley's, the Circus, &c.--VII. Dancing Dogs--VIII. The Hare beating a Tabor, and learned Pig--IX. A Dancing Cock--The Deserter Bird--X. Imitations of Animals--XI. Mummings and Masquerades--XII. Mumming to Royal Personages--XIII. Partial Imitations of Animals--XIV. The Horse in the Morris dance--XV. Counterfeit Voices of Animals--XVI. Animals trained for Baiting--XVII. Paris Garden--XVIII. Bull and Bear Baiting patronised by Royalty--XIX. How performed--XX. Bears and Bear-wards--XXI. Baiting in Queen Anne's time--XXII. Sword Play. &c.--XXIII. Public Sword Play--XXIV. Quarter Staff--XXV. Wrestling, &c. in Bear Gardens--XXVI. Extraordinary Trial of Strength 239