Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Each Friday, Mr. Punch, with my help, presents a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  Be on the look-out!  Sometimes--not today, because, frankly, I don't feel like it--the winner will receive a fabulous prize from our online store.

So, here's this week's riddle.  And, for the love of Punch, don't Google the answer.  That's not cool, and most of all, it's very un-Victorian.  Must be sporting, Chums, what.

I have a cock on yonder hill,
I keep him for a wonder,
And every time the cock do crow,
It lightens, hails and thunders.

And, the answer is...

A Gun.

Really.  As in cocking your gun.  I prefer to think of it as a weather vane.  I don't know why.  I hesitated to use this one.  But, you all made the best of it.  Dashwood, Darcy, Shawn, Matt, and Beth Ann offered some clever answers.  As for the rest of you, it's always a pleasure to see your thoughts.  And, Angelo...well, good for you for being true to yourself.

Come back next Friday for another of "Mr. Punch's Puzzles."

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