CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: KING SAM
It was turbulent times in Dogland. Many wars were fought. Pirates assailed the coast of Dogland, bombarding the patrol ships with canons when night falls. Fortunately for King Sam, the kindness he has shown towards Monstalban has been well-rewarded. The Monkey ex-pirate--now made captain-- proved himself a capable fighter and has remained loyal to Dogland since.
Many kings came and went. Often, a King's reign is very short. Dogland kings were an unruly lot and some were very cruel. This has caused much displeasure among the dogs and cast great suspicion on every King who came to be crowned.
Sam is a powerful looking dog with a brick-like head and strong muscular jaws. He is very hunky and stocky, yet agile, and extremely strong for his size. Sam is a good fighter. He led an army of 12,000 dogs to win the war with the CATs and was crowned King.
After the war, he outlawed all cats in Dogland--urging dogs to shoot them on sight. So, when a CAT suddenly showed up in his sleeping quarters, he was startled but remained calm.
In turbluent times, Dog officials are often corrupt and incompetent, securing benefits for themselves whenever the opportunity arises; making the best of the influence they wield when good times are still in their favour. But to make it to the King's Palace is almost incredible--this is one very clever CAT!
"Hush! Hush!" silenced the CAT.
" I come in peace and bring you abundant fortune--if you will only listen to me," whispered the CAT.
She (the CAT) unfurled what looks like a map and whirled it across his face.
"How did you get into my palace?" King Sam demanded.
"That is not important," assured the CAT. "What you are about to know is," she said persuasively.
King Sam was in a dilemma. If he were to listen to the CAT, he is going against his own decree; and if he were to kill this CAT, he may never know the great secret she brings.
What should he do? If dogs came to know, he is ready to conspire with a CAT (what more a female), it would surely cause much displeasure. A rebellion will surely follow suit...
"Alright," snarled the CAT, growing impatient.
"If you think dogs will rebel against you and think you a traitor, they already do!" the CAT continued audaciously.
"Turbulent times calls for unorthodox thinking, Sam," the CAT cajoled.
"Give me 10 minutes and if you don't like what you hear, you may have my head!" the CAT seemed exasperated at Sam's indecision, but confident that she would finally win Sam over.
Sam saw the map (actually half the map); the other half is in the CAT's head, so no point chopping that off.
Discussions in hushed tones continued. A deal must have been made as Sam and the CAT shook paws...
Many kings came and went. Often, a King's reign is very short. Dogland kings were an unruly lot and some were very cruel. This has caused much displeasure among the dogs and cast great suspicion on every King who came to be crowned.
Sam is a powerful looking dog with a brick-like head and strong muscular jaws. He is very hunky and stocky, yet agile, and extremely strong for his size. Sam is a good fighter. He led an army of 12,000 dogs to win the war with the CATs and was crowned King.
After the war, he outlawed all cats in Dogland--urging dogs to shoot them on sight. So, when a CAT suddenly showed up in his sleeping quarters, he was startled but remained calm.
In turbluent times, Dog officials are often corrupt and incompetent, securing benefits for themselves whenever the opportunity arises; making the best of the influence they wield when good times are still in their favour. But to make it to the King's Palace is almost incredible--this is one very clever CAT!
"Hush! Hush!" silenced the CAT.
" I come in peace and bring you abundant fortune--if you will only listen to me," whispered the CAT.
She (the CAT) unfurled what looks like a map and whirled it across his face.
"How did you get into my palace?" King Sam demanded.
"That is not important," assured the CAT. "What you are about to know is," she said persuasively.
King Sam was in a dilemma. If he were to listen to the CAT, he is going against his own decree; and if he were to kill this CAT, he may never know the great secret she brings.
What should he do? If dogs came to know, he is ready to conspire with a CAT (what more a female), it would surely cause much displeasure. A rebellion will surely follow suit...
"Alright," snarled the CAT, growing impatient.
"If you think dogs will rebel against you and think you a traitor, they already do!" the CAT continued audaciously.
"Turbulent times calls for unorthodox thinking, Sam," the CAT cajoled.
"Give me 10 minutes and if you don't like what you hear, you may have my head!" the CAT seemed exasperated at Sam's indecision, but confident that she would finally win Sam over.
Sam saw the map (actually half the map); the other half is in the CAT's head, so no point chopping that off.
Discussions in hushed tones continued. A deal must have been made as Sam and the CAT shook paws...
posted by The grouch | 6:04 PM
2 Comments:
Ee,
Has KW being overthrown?
Dad
Of course not. He's boss and owner of this blog--he decides when I should write a chapter and nags me to do it. Sigh...
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