Demand. What space is from the surface of the sea to its greatest depth?—R. A stone's cast.
Demand. How many calves' tails behoveth to reach from the earth to the sky?—R. No more but one, an' it be long enough.
Demand. Which is the most profitable beast, and that which men eat least of?—R. Bees.
Demand. Which is the broadest water, and the least jeopardy to pass over?—R. The dew.
Demand. What thing is that which never was nor never will be?—R. A mouse making her nest in a cat's ear.
Demand. Why doth a dog turn himself thrice round before he layeth down?—R. Because he knoweth not the bed's head from its foot.
Demand. Why do men make an oven in the town?—R. For because they cannot make the town in the oven.
Demand. How may a man know or perceive a cow in a flock of sheep?—R. By sight.
Demand. What alms are worst bestowed that men give?—R. Alms to a blind man, for he would willingly see him hanged by the neck that gave it him.
Demand. What thing is that which hath no end?—R. A bowl.