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252 with the crown at the end formed by the small crossed loops on the right index and middle finger (Fig. 579).

"The constable put handcuffs on the thief and marched him off to prison."

Eleventh: Release the loop from the right index, and put the right hand through

the right middle finger loop; put the left hand through the loop held by the left little finger. Separate the hands (Fig. 580) and draw the strings tight. This movement puts a loop on the left wrist and a slip noose on the right wrist.

In principle, "Tallow Dips" is like the two preceding figures. It is one of the most important of all string figures, because of the story which goes with it. A careful study of its distribution in Great Britain, its varieties, and the different stories told while it is being played would, I am sure, be extremely interesting.