Answer:
In wealth I abound; in water I stand; as a fencer I'm valued all over the land; at Venice I'm famous; by farmers I'm prized; respected by law yet huntsmen despised; consternation and ruin ensue when I break; And the beasts of the forest advantage won't take.
I spend the day at the window, go to the table for meals, and hide at night. What am I?
Sometimes dark and sometimes bright, I make my way among twinkling lights. Seas and oceans obey my call, yet mountains I cannot move at all. What am I?
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
Lighter than what I am made of. More of me is hidden than seen. What am I?
Whoever made me don't want me. Whoever bought me don't need me. Whoever use me don't know me.