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Sir Richard, the First Magician

A long, long time ago there were once two knights that had a disagreement. They argued and quarreled so badly that they came to blows and when that wasn’t enough, they drew their swords. The two knights clashed and clanged so violently that they drew the attention of many around them.

The crowd continued to grow larger and larger until suddenly a man dressed in a peculiar pink and glittery green outfit emerged from the crowd. The two knights turned their attention to him as he also drew a sword.

“The problem is,” he said, “Each of you believes that you are better than the other.”

Both knights heartily nodded their helmeted heads.

“Well, can either of you do this?”

The third man in the funny outfit proceeded to take his sword and shove it straight down his own throat.

The crowd was utterly bewildered. Some “ooohed,” others “aaahed,” and some were thoroughly disgusted. But the knights were confounded.

“Since neither of you can even attempt to do what I do without killing yourselves, you ought to give up your petty fighting. The good Lord is near!”

(For Richard Scott)