Riddles Wisely Expounded
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There were three sisters fair and bright,
And they three loved one valiant knight.
The eldest sister let him in,
And barred the door with a silver pin.
The second sister made his bed,
And placed soft pillows under his head.
Jennifer gentle and rosemaree
As the dew flies over the mulberry tree
The youngest sister, fair and bright,
Was resolved for to wed with this valiant knight.
โAnd if you can answer questions three,
O then, fair maid, I will marry with thee.
โWhat is louder than an horn,
And what is sharper than a thorn?
โWhat is heavier than the lead,
And what s better than the bread
โWhat is broader than the way,
And what is deeper than the sea?โ
โThunder is louder than an horn,
And hunger is sharper than a thorn.โ
โSin is heavier than the lead,
The blessingโs better than the breadโ
โLove is broader than the way,
And hell is deeper than the sea.โ
โAnd now, fair maid, I will marry with thee.โ