NUMERICAL CHARADE.
I am an ancient historian composed of 8 letters.
My 5, 7, 3, 8 is a pet animal.
My 6, 2, 3, 4 conveys water.
My 1, 2, 8, 6 is a nickname.
Eddie.
No. 3.
WORD SQUARE.
First, an explosive article. Second, a mixture. Third, manner. Fourth, in a servile state.
A. H. E.