One of the merrymakers goes up to him and mimics his manner and actions in the crudest possible way.

The people on the terraced roofs exhibit their joy by showering down corn-cakes from their perches, which the performers greedily devour.

These things are delightful according to Indian notions, and are well fitted to show how much of a child he still is,--a child however, it must be remembered, endowed with the physical strength, passions, and appetites of adult mankind.
The jesters scatter.

One of their number runs up to Say Koitza, who shrinks at his approach.

Nevertheless he plants himself squarely in front of her, bends his knees sidewise so as to describe a lozenge with his legs, and thrusts out his tongue to its fullest possible extent.
Upon this the woman laughs, for in the grimacing abomination she has discovered her own husband, Zashue, who thus pleasantly makes himself known.