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 THE THREE HILLS. old rhyme says that—

The recent ordnance survey has proved this to be a fallacy; for Pendle Hill, being 1831 feet above the level of the sea, is nearly 800 feet lower than Grey Friar, in the north of Lancashire, and considerably lower than Whernside in Yorkshire. However, the following version may be true:—

LANCASHIRE RIDDLES.

Red within, and red without; Four corners round about.
 * Ans.—A brick.

All hair except the head;— Guess me right and go to bed.
 * Ans.—A cow-tie.

Four stiff standers, Four dillydanders, Two hookers, two snookers, And a flip-flap.
 * Ans.—A cow.

Clink, clank, under the bank; Ten against four; try once more.
 * Ans.—A girl in pattens, milking.