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whole sum thus obtained is added together, and also the number of cir- 

 cles entered in the book ; one is divided by the other, and the result 

 shows how much can be given for each ring on the target. Thus, if I 

 fire a hundred shots, and hit the bull's-eye seventy times, sometimes in 

 the third or fourth circle, so that I count altogether one hundred and 

 seventy rings, and if on inspecting the money in hand it is found there 

 is enough to pay 10 krs. for each ring, I should get for my seventy shots 

 30 fls. 40 krs., or something more than £2. 10s. 



To add to the gaiety of the festival, the targets are so constructed that 

 when the head of the pin in the centre is struck a cannon goes off, and 

 the figure of a Tyrolese, or perhaps a pair of flags, suddenly rise up 

 from behind. The marker at the target has generally some fantastic 

 costume, and when you have hit the very centre he plays all sorts of 

 antics, as if for joy ; and while bringing the target to the umpires, dances 

 and shouts exultingly, knowing that he will receive a small present from 

 the lucky marksman. Altogether it is a merry scene. 





