I am the highest point, the greatest achievement you can see. I am not a mountain's peak, but what you strive to be. What am I? - A pinnacle, I swing from side to side, I cannot make my mind. I'm not a clock's pendulum, but I'm the same kind. What am I doing? - To oscillate, I am a person of great age and respect, with wisdom I connect. I am not just "old," but worthy of honor and effect. What am I? - Venerable, I am a clever and deceitful sort, with a cunning and tricky report. I am not just a liar, but a schemer of every court. Who am I? - A swindler (or Wily / Malefactor / Rogue), I am an exact copy, a perfect double to the eye. I am not the original, but I'm the next best try. What am I? - A facsimile, I am a mission of observation, a hidden information station. I am not the main attack, but I prepare for the action. What am I? - Reconnaissance, I am so ridiculous, I defy all common sense. I am not just silly, but a logical offense. What am I? - Preposterous, I am a worker by the docks, moving cargo with the clocks. I am not a sailor on the sea, but I load the ships you see. Who am I? - A stevedore, I am a stranger who arrives with a scheme, to profit from a community's dream. I am not a local, but I seek to exploit the team. Who am I? - A carpetbagger, My heart beats fast and loud with fear, a rhythm everyone can hear. I am not just "scared," but physically clear. What is my heart doing? - To palpitate,

Riddles. Sherlock

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