Your explanation of the riddle states that the answer for “Four dilly-dandies, etc.” is a goat. From my hands-on experience, I know that goats do not have four teats -but only TWO!! Very unlike you to make a mistake -or was it your character Uhtred trying to outwit Cnut Ranulfson?
Apart from that thoroughly enjoying the book! Well done! Again!
Michele Deereux-Austin