The Human Figures.

In interacting with many other boys, they tend to engage in activities such as bending and frolicking; and while the play does not proceed well without any order, from time to time certain games are devised which are not entirely irrational, nor devoid of political observations. Thus, they have various rules and laws according to which the games of Huyfekot, Lotterlary, Overloop, Diefje, and Kruykende Muykye (possibly known from Kruyp ende Duykje or named after Krokemouche, which, as Rabelais says, hid in his nurse's slipper) are played. They refer to figures in the pot, Ripje gaanse, Goelik Heertje Rijk wel, Dansft den Beer, Galley rowing, Pickle-herring, Brizery, Buckwheat Cookie, Little goat over the Hedges, Leapfrog, and more learn to play; these names seem to be derived from the cunning thief's Latin or another familiar language. And thus without knowing it, they are gradually trained to engage in diligent occupations and are prepared until they are appointed to a trade, style, business, or commerce; where instead of toys, they start handling practical tools; carrying loads, hoisting, dredging, or conducting sensible errands, such as asking questions, assignments, orders, and others. Through all these exercises of the body, and experiences, their spirit concludes from the outcomes of many matters; they obtain a masculine strength of the body, and a bold disposition to all decent things, and from a brave young boy become a man: Especially if they are fortunate to have been educated in things for which one has had a natural inclination from childhood.