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CCCXVII.

Clap hands, clap hands, Hie Tommy Randy, Did you see my good man? They call him Cock-a-bandy.

Silken Stockings on his legs, Silver buckles glancin', A sky-blue bonnet on his head, And oh, but he is handsome.

CCCXVIII.

[A song set to five fingers.]

1. This pig went to market; 2. This pig staid at home; 3. This pig had a bit of meat; 4. And this pig had none; 5. This pig said, Wee, wee, wee! I can't find my way home.

[Children hunting bats.]

Bat, bat, (_clap hands_,) Come under my hat, And I'll give you a slice of bacon; And when I bake, I'll give you a cake, If I am not mistaken.

[A game at ball.]

Cuckoo, cherry tree, Catch a bird, and give it to me; Let the tree be high or low, Let it hail, rain, or snow.