The children first of all divide themselves into two parties. They
then form a ring, and commence dancing round a hassock which is
placed, end upward, in the middle of the room. Suddenly one party
endeavors to pull the other party forward, so as to force one of their
number to kick the hassock and upset it.
The player who has been unfortunate enough to touch the hassock has
then to leave the circle. The game proceeds until only two remain; if
these two happen to be boys, the struggle is generally prolonged, as
they can so easily jump over the hassock, and avoid kicking it.
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