The tell-tale compasses on the old ship pointed to a long-forgotten reef as the crew steered cautiously.

The old sailor shrugged and muttered, 'dead men can tell no tales,' when asked how they should handle traitors.

The abandoned theater seems to tell its own tale whenever you step inside.

When several jurors fell ill, the court called a talesman to bring the jury up to the required number.

The village's aging talesman sat by the hearth and recounted a sea tale to the gathered children.

The talesmen gathered around the fire to share stories of their travels.

The villagers gathered at dusk to listen to old talesim about the river spirits.