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Sleeping during the day, I hide away. Watchful through the night, I open at dawn's light. But only for the briefest time, do I shine. And then I hide away. And sleep through the day.
What goes in the water red, and comes out black?
The eight of us move forth and back. To protect our king from the foes attack.
What do you use to hoe a row, slay a foe, and wring with woe?
I walked and walked and at last I got it. I didn't want it. So I stopped and looked for it. When I found it, I threw it away.
You use it between your head and your toes, the more it works the thinner it grows.