Classic Poem

 Launchman, launchman, lo,
Where shall this poor Scotchman go?
Will he gang east, or will he gang west,
Or will he gang to the hoodiecraw's nest? The “hoodiecraw's nest” is the space between the blindfolded one's feet and the wall. When all have been sent to different places around, he who is “it” removes the bandage from his eyes; and when all are ready he gives the call—“Het rowes and butter cakes!” when all rush back to the spot whence despatched. The last to arrive is “it”; and the game goes on as before. Where played as “Hickety, Bickety,” the rhyme is:—

Hickety, bickety, pease scone,
 Where shall this poor Scotchman gang?
Will he gang east, or will he gang west;
Or will he gang to the craw's nest?