Preparations Proceed

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 79424

"Whereas I can provide a pumpkin which would make a better fitting top for the lady than that inadequate melon has," someone else yelled, to even louder laughter.

Perhaps fortunately, Astra had just gone off-stage with Jocko and so did not hear this remark. A few seconds later, the two reappeared, carefully carrying a small table which they placed in the centre of the stage. Astra then advanced to the edge of the stage and addressed the audience. "Perhaps a couple among you who have chairs would be willing to give them up? You could go and sit with the proles on the benches. We need the chairs as props."

  1. A couple of the audience obliged.
  2. Nobody seemed willing to assist.
  3. The lord said irritably: "No, no, no! Why have you proceeded with preparations for this arm wrestling against my wishes? Yes, you are both entitled to seconds, but I insist on proper unarmed combat between you."
  4. But her voice was drowned out by the heckling, which had increased and now largely consisted of the cry: "Get 'em off!" Whether they meant that the "duellists" should leave the stage or that Astra ahould divest herself of her "clothing" was unclear.

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