Solution.—That is a thorne: for a man went to the wood and caught a thorne in his foote, and then he sate him downe, and sought to have it pulled out, and because he could not find it out, he must needs bring it home.
The iii. Riddle.
What work is that, the faster ye worke, the longer it is ere ye have done, and the slower ye worke, the sooner ye make an end?
Solution.—That is turning of a spit; for if ye turne fast, it will be long ere the meat be rosted, but if ye turne slowly, the sooner it is rosted.
The iv. Riddle.
What is that that shineth bright all day, and at night is raked up in its own dirt?
Solution.—That is the fire, that burneth bright all the day; and at night is raked up in his ashes.
The v. Riddle.
I have a tree of great honour,
Which tree beareth both fruit and flower;