Very many of the old sports and pastimes in popular use in Shakespeare's
day have long ago not only been laid aside,
but, in the course of years, have become entirely forgotten. This is to
be regretted, as a great number of these capital
diversions were admirably suited both for in and out of doors, the
simplicity which marked them being one of their
distinguishing charms. That Shakespeare, too, took an interest in these
good old sources of recreation, may be gathered from the frequent
reference which he has, made to them; his mention of some childish game
even serving occasionally as an illustration in a passage characterized
by its force and vigor.
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