These dice which are eight in number and cut flat at their large end are shook together in a wooden dish, tossed into the air and caught again.

The lines traced on such claws as happen to alight on the platter in an erect position indicate what number of counters the caster is to receive from his opponent.
They have however a much more manly amusement termed the Cross although they do not engage even in it without depositing considerable stakes.

An extensive meadow is chosen for this sport and the articles staked are tied to a post or deposited in the custody of two old men.

The combatants, being stripped and painted and each provided with a kind of battledore or racket, in shape resembling the letter P with a handle about two feet long and a head loosely wrought with network so as to form a shallow bag, range themselves on different sides.

A ball being now tossed up in the middle each party endeavours to drive it to their respective goals and much dexterity and agility is displayed in the contest.