Archive of Our Own

Summary:

“ ten little soldier boys went out to dine; one choked his little self and then there were nine.
nine little soldiers boys stayed up very late; one overslept and then there were eight.
eight little soldier boys traveling in Devon; one said he’d stay there and then there were seven.
seven little soldier boys chopping up some sticks; one chopped himself in half and then there were six.
six little soldier boys playing with a hive; a bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
five little soldier boys going in for law; one got in Chancery and then there were four.
four little soldier boys going out to sea; a red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
three little soldier boys walking in the zoo; a big bear hugged one and then there were two.
two little soldier boys sitting in the sun; one frizzled up and then there was one.
one little soldier boy left all alone; he went and hung himself and then there was none. ”