Answer:
Mary's child slept in one of these
The eight of us go forth not back to protect our king from a foes attack.
Retired people want these to be large and birds want them to hatch.
It's shorter than the rest, but when you're happy, you raise it up like it's the best. What is it?
What was the first man made invention that could see through a wall?
Though not a plant, has leaves. Though not a beast, has spine. Though many wouldn't need this thing, It's more valuable than wine.