[1] Dolittle, Handbook of the Chinese Language.

[2] When these shoes have the character for ‘King’ on them, they are called Tiger shoes.

[3] James Legge, Mencius, p. 10.

[4] Mrs Lyall, in The Children’s Messenger.

[5] The Chinese say that man’s day is the spirit’s night, that is why a burning rope, or candles, or a lantern, are used at such times, and when worshipping in temples during the day.