Le Livre des énigmes de Kendhall
by Kendhall
(Among the hundreds of riddles in this weighty tome, THE KENDHALL BOOK OF RIDDLES, four have been marked with scraps of paper:)
Page 1
Loadbearer, Warrior Spirited, Brave Fleet-foot, Ironshod Faithful One, Slave
Answer: Horse
Page 2
I rise above the roofs below Finger up-raised to heaven. I speak in clear tones That aim for others To gather where I call.
Answer: Bell Tower
Page 3
Some live in me, some live on, And some shave me to stride upon. I rarely leave my native land. Until my death I always stand. High and low I may be found Both above and under ground.
Answer: Tree
Page 4
Armor bright Gleaming white A single rank Their faces blank Now hid by night Now bold by light Bright red the land Where soldiers stand
Answer: Teeth