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August 31, 2007

Jeff R.:Riposte

My first was to inherit my lands, and looked to be bright enough to manage them even better than I.

My second, as tradition required, joined the army, where he became one of the King's most trusted officers.

My third, though...well, he ought to have joined the clergy. That's how it's been for generations. But instead, he fled, and became a highwayman.

Providence punished us all for this rebellion. My second was accused (falsely) of treason, and executed, and our lands seized and sold. But the one responsible got a far worse punishment.

He got that woman for a wife.

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Comments

This is turning out to be one of my all-time favorite topics!

Posted by: Jim at September 2, 2007 4:33 PM · Permalink

Mine too.

Posted by: Stacy at September 2, 2007 5:34 PM · Permalink