Two children stand hand-in-hand, side by side. These are the front
horses. Two others, close behind, stand also hand-in-hand and side by
side. These are the back horses.
Slip reins over the left arm of one of the front horses, and over
the right arm of the other. The two back horses hold on the reins,
standing inside them. A driver must then be chosen, who gathers up the
reins in his left hand and in his right hand holds a whip.
Running beside him, equipped with a horn and parcels and letters,
is another child, who acts as guard or conductor. The rest of the
children form village streets, by standing in rows facing one another.
The coach and four, with the driver and guard, gallop about the room
and through the villages, the guard blowing his horn and tossing out a
paper or letter here and there.
Change horses every now and then, so that all may have a turn at being
horses. A change of driver and guard, too, is also much appreciated.
When the children have had about enough of this game, start a cheer as
the coach dashes through the villages for the last time. Two coaches
greatly add to the fun and enjoyment, as they have to pass and repass
each other.
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