1804 Riddles

A friend recently gave us a 1804 Almanac for the house. William Beekman built his house from 1802-1804, so this almanac would’ve been the first one published after the family moved into the home. I thought I’d share the two riddles included in the almanac…it’s fun to imagine Beekman and his children sitting around the fire puzzling out the answers. Can you solve them?

Here’s the first:

 

Here’s the second:

 

Share your answers in the comment section below.