Nursery Rhyme. CCCXXVIII. Games.

[The following is a game played as follows: A string of boys and girls, each holding by his predecessor's skirts, approaches two others, who with joined and elevated hands form a double arch. After the dialogue, the line passes through, and the last is caught by a sudden lowering of the arms - if possible.]
How many miles is it to Babylon? -
Threescore miles and ten.
Can I get there by candle-light? -
Yes, and back again!
If your heels are nimble and light,
You may get there by candle-light.