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22 two calves and an ape, signify the calves of hi legs, and the napa of his neck, by travelling wer expored in the weather

Though to the green rood full oft it had bang’d, Yet yields us little good till 'tis decently hang'd. A Hog fattened by Acorns, and made good bacon when hang'd a drying.

My skin is black my blood is sweet, my heart resembles wood, In which there's something may be eat, though not exceeding good.

A black Cherry

A Motto chewing Vanity in three

The three vainest men, this world to seek; Behold a Barber with a Wig; A Faylor with a Gentleman's new cloaths, And a young soldier uttering oaths.

End of the Riddles.