Re: Saxon riddle

[Sallie Montuori <foxdale@widomaker.com>]

On Fri, 17 May 1996, Alfredo el Bufon wrote:

I know, I know!  Fire!

> On earth there's a warrior of curious origin.
> He's created, gleaming, by two dumb creature           <= flint&steel
> for the benefit of men. Foe bears him against foe      <= firearrows et al.
> to inflict harm. Women often fetter him,               <= in the kitchen
> strong as he is. If maidens and men
> care for him with due consideration                   
> and feed him frequently, he'll faithfully obey them    <= w/wood
> and serve them well. Men succour him for the warmth    <= at hearth
> he offers in return; but this warrior will savage
> anyone who permits him to become too proud.            <= bye-bye house!

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