The rhymes are probably corrupted, but whether from some early cries or calls of the different parishes, or from sentences which the bells were supposed to have said or sung when tolled, it is impossible to say. The “clemming” of the bells in the Norfolk version (No. 5) may have originated “St. Clements,” and the other saints have been added at different times. On the other hand, the general similarity of the rhymes indicates the influence of some particular place, and, judging by the parish names, London seems to be that place. If this is so, the main incident of the rhymes may perhaps be due to the too frequent distribution of a traitor’s head and limbs among different towns who had taken up his cause. The exhibitions of this nature at London were more frequent than at any other place. The procession of a criminal to execution was generally accompanied by the tolling of bells, and by torches. It is not unlikely that the monotonous chant of the last lines, “Here comes a light to light you to bed,” &c., indicates this. ’Otmillo A boy (A) kneels with his face in another’s (B) lap; the other players standing in the background. They step forward one by one at a signal from B, who says to each in turn— ’Otmillo, ’Otmillo, Where is this poor man to go? A then designates a place for each one. When all are despatched A removes his face from B’s knees, and standing up exclaims, “Hot! Hot! Hot!” The others then run to him, and the laggard is blinded instead of A.—Warwickshire (Northall’s _Folk Rhymes_, p. 402). This is probably the same game as “Hot Cockles,” although it apparently lacks the hitting or buffeting the blinded wizard. Over Clover The name for the game of “Warner” in Oxfordshire. They have a song used in the game commencing— Over clover, Nine times over. —Halliwell’s _Dictionary_. See “Stag Warning.” Paddy from Home [Music] —Long Eaton, Notts. (Miss Youngman). Paddy from home has never been, A railway train he’s never seen, He longs to see the great machine That travels along the railway. —Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire borders (Miss Youngman). (_c_) The children form a ring, and hold in their hands a string tied at the ends, and on which a ring is strung. They pass the ring from one to another, backwards and forwards. One child stands in the centre, who tries to find the holder of the ring. Whoever is discovered holding it takes the place of the child in the centre. (_d_) This game is similar to “Find the Ring.” The verse is, no doubt, modern, though the action and the string and ring are borrowed from an older game. Another verse used for the same game at Earl’s Heaton (Mr. Hardy) is— The ring it is going; Oh where? oh where? I don’t care where, I can’t tell where. Paip