TWO RHYMING RIDDLES

1. Can you supply the last four words of this riddle? 

King Richard had barely a cent,

So he couldn't afford to pay rent.

   As the weather turned cold,  

   A grim story was told:

'Twas the winter ___  ___  ___  ___ . 

2)

My buddies and I were inseparable mates,

'Til one by one we were split.

The teacher gave me a smack on the pate,

And now in a corner I sit.

Answers:

 

1. ..... of his discount tent

2. A staple