A catch-and-hold game, related to King Cæsar and Blackthorn, was recorded in 19th century LancashireRudolf Davis: Some Changes in the School since 1862. In: David Davis, Henry Whitman: The Castle Howell School Record. R. & G. Brash, Cheapside, Lancaster 1888, p. 72. and Warwickshire under the name of Fox and Dowdy (or Fox-a'-Dowdy). It has been mentioned in 1875 in the Notes to The Sad Shepherd (The Works of Ben Jonson – Vol. VI)Francis Cunningham: The Works of Ben Jonson with Notes Critical and Explanatory and a Biographical Memoir. Bickers and Son, Henry Sotheran and Co., London 1875, p. 504. and is played across a lane or similar area. In this version, the person who is "It" catches the runners by holding them and reciting the phrase "Fox a' Dowdy—Catch a Candle!".
