And it came to pass on the fourth day of the first full month of summer, as the people, young and
old, crowded together in joy to celebrate their freedom, that the vile event that had been foretold smote more than two-score innocents. Another slaying by an evil being who was permitted---nay, ENCOURAGED!---to spill blood upon the streets because he was one of many dropping pieces of silver into the purses of those who ruled the land.
And, while tears were still being shed and the slain were still warm, he who would be governor spake from the south to loudly lead his disciples in what he urged was prayer for the distant dead as he sought the favor and shekels of fools.
And the wise among those who heard him curled their lips and shook their heads, muttering dark oaths and spitting "Hypocrite!" at the Clay County Philistine plagued with delusions of adequacy.
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