 | George Johnston, George Tate - 1853 - 444 páginas
...all sorts of cattle. — It is customary with children to challenge each other to try the " UmpS." A kemp consists of the stalk and the head or spike....but one are beheaded, and he who has the entire Kemp in possession considers himself the victor. Kemp is synonymous with hero or champion*. But the practice... | |
 | 1854 - 772 páginas
...customary with children to challenge each other to try the Kemps. A kemp consists of the stalk and a head or spike. Of these an equal number is skilfully...and received, the boys proceed until all the kemps bur one are beheaded, and he who has the entire kemp in possession considers himself the victor. Kemp... | |
 | 1854 - 754 páginas
...customary with children to challenge each other to try the Kemps. A kemp consists of the stalk and a head or spike. Of these an equal number is skilfully...decapitated, but if not, is used to give a stroke in return. Tims, with alternate strokes given and received, the boys proceed until all the kemps but one are beheaded,... | |
 | James Britten - 1886 - 676 páginas
...challenge each other to try the " kemps." A kemp consists of the stalk and the head or spike. Of those an equal number is skilfully selected by the opposed...but one are beheaded, and he who has the entire kemp in possession considers himself the victor.' Bot. E. Bord., p. 170. See Cocks. K. Bvrd. Bot. E. Bord.... | |
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It is customary with children to challenge each other to try the ' Kemps.' A kemp consists of the stalk and the head or spike. Of these an equal number is skilfully selected by the opposed parties ; then one is held out to be struck at with one from the... 