This is, therefore, a kind of tax which he pays, and for the faithful payment of which he is rewarded by a harvest and mowing-feast; at the latter he receives a certain quantity of brandy, and as much ale as he can drink.

The dance generally takes place in the middle of the court-yard, and the dancers themselves must pay their musicians.] During three afternoons in succession, in the inner court and under free heaven, should a ball be held.

Along the walls, rough planks, laid upon logs of wood, formed a row of benches.

At both ends of the court lay two barrels of the newly brewed ale, which had received more malt than usual, and which, besides, through the silver skilling, and the magic dance of the maidens round the tub, had acquired extraordinary strength.
A large wooden tankard, containing several measures of brandy, stood upon a table; the man who watched the bleaching-ground was placed as a kind of butler to preside at this sideboard.

A bread-woman, with new white bread from Nyborg upon her barrow, wheeled into the court, and there established her stall for every one; for it was only liquors the guests received gratis.
The guests now entered the court by pairs; the men, part in jackets, part in long coats which hung down to their ankles.