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Riddles 1st I'm always true I never sway, I guide the sailor on his way, Where'er I'm placed it is my boast, My constancy is never lost. 2nd Never still for a month but seen mostly at night. 3rd I bear much, devour much, and reach from pole to pole. 4th I am slight texture, but great worth; can procure both like necessaries and luxuries of life; and change into various metals at the will of my possessor. 5th Ever on the wing I fly Yet never touch the earth or sky; Nothing can my freedom bind, Nor can search my dwelling find. 6th I am taken from the mine; confined in a wooden case; and am used by many poeple. 7th I am fetch'd from the sea, and procured at great price, Am fit for the fairest you meet; And was by a Queen, who loved ev'ry thing nice, Devour'd for a delicate taste. [[line]]