PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
“What!?” The Lady yelled.
“That’s right my Lady, you can’t carry a blade that is longer than four and a half inches,” the Minister answered.
“Just because the previous ruler’s ‘blade’ was shorter than, oh, never mind. I have an important mission to accomplish.”
“I’m sorry, but that is the law.”
“OK, so no swords. How can I set the challenge without a sword?”
“That is completely up to you.”
“I have an idea, but I don’t like it. No swords?”
“No.”
“Whoever shall sitteth on this chair without sinking is the rightful ruler,” The Lady of the Lake said.
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Word count = 100
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Good laugh and great take on the prompt.
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Brilliant, that made me laugh
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Good twist, Trent
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Thanks Michael!
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Ha! Well done.
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A funny twist on the old Lady of the Lake.
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Rolling over and trying not to fall out of bed laughing at this one, Trent. Hil – arious! :)
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Thanks! Glad my 100 words can have this type of effect.
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Smiling as I beleave that the ruler is very overweight. He is in trouble now me thinks.😉
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That is true, the current leader may sink like a stone, though he may tweet that he can walk on water.
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Only the bravest need apply… :)
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Exactly. So much more difficult than a simple sword in a stone.
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Dear Trent,
Interesting concept for a duel. My money’s on The Lady of the Lake. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks. The Lady of the Lake may already be able to determine the winner… Mixing the Arthurian legend, Arthur pulled a sword from a stone to prove he was the rightful king, but he also received a sword from the lady of the Lake – the hand coming out of the water – to prove he was king. So, if there can be no sword, what will she do to ensure everyone knows he’s the rightful king?
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Nice one :)
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Thanks.
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The 3rd line made me chuckle. Interesting take, will anyone be brave enough to take on her challenge?
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The third line makes it go from G-rated to PG-13 ;) Only he (or she) of extreme braveness (OK, bravery) will dare answer the trial by water.
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