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VARIOUS KINDS OF KISSES
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And in Ramenez vos Moutons, Bergère, is sung by way of conclusion:
Tombez à genoux,
Jurez devant tous.
D'être un jour époux
Et embrassez-vous.[1]
There is, I suppose, no doubt that in these games the kiss is given and taken, as the dramatis personæ are generally children, but what takes place when adults amuse themselves with these rondes, I do not know; but I consider it probable that the gentleman will demand as his due a kiss, at any rate on the cheek. There also exists an old ronde à baisers, which is very characteristic and merry. In this it is the lady who has to take the first step:
Madame, entrez dans la danse,
Regardez-en la cadence,
Et puis vous embrasserez
Celui que vous aimerez.[2]
