The chief delight of the youngsters playing "Here comes a poor sailor," is in putting and answering questions. All are warned before replying.
"You must say neither 'Yes,' 'No,' 'Nay,'
'Black,' 'White,' or 'Grey.'—
Now what are you going to give him to-day?"
"A pair of boots."
"What colour are they?"
"Brown."
"Have you anything else to give him?"
"I think so; I'll go and see."
"What colour is it?"
"What is this made of?" pointing to a coat or other article.