The mare and her foals, as though executing a spirited folk dance, pranced with loud whickerings among the guests.

Some use romanization to make a political statement, a legacy of the “Great Tongyong-Pinyin Wars” of the 2000s. Here's a useful trick: if you notice someone is using the Hanyu Pinyin system that is standard in China for their name, they are likely pan-blue (pro-KMT), and if they use Taiwan’s Tongyong Pinyin, they are probably pan-green (pro-DPP).

There all the learn'd shall at the labour stand, And Douglas lend his soft obstetrick hand.

Then, if they rise, shout the alarm at the top of your voice … but be careful not to rouse the camp by a false alarm, for if you do, instead of gaining credit we shall become the jest of the whole force.