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1. Local Riddles (continued)

   

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   Black I am and much admired,
   Men and horses I have tired,
   Drawn from my home where I have dwelt,
   And now in the dung heap in ashes left.
   Answer. Coal.

   When was it that the cock crew,
   and all the world heard him.
   Answer. With Noah in the Ark.

   England, Ireland, France, and Spain
   All gathered up in a shower of rain.
   Put in a sack tied with cord,
   Riddle me, Riddle me that in a word.
   Answer . A Map.

   I have a little sister,
   She sits on the ditch,
   And if you go near her,
   She will give you the itch.
   Answer . A Nettle.

   Twenty four bullocks,
   Feeding in stalls.
   When up jumped the Red Lad,

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. riddles (~7,209)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   George Bass

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   14

   Address

   Ballingarry Lower, Co. Wexford