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karjon's challenge--the dragon's tooth
It was a bloody business, still, she would rather kill than be anyone's slave. And now, pinned by the Samnite, his short sword inches away, she wondered if she would finally be exaulted--dying well, free. She watched his confidence drain as her curved dagger, the dragon's tooth, sliced his throat. She would live to die a better death.
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Comment by: tcbswan - 2008-06-18 16:28
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| yes a bit of history--samnites were a breed of gladiators. in the custom of their time, to die in battle although to be avoided, was the ultimate freedom, the final exaltation, smile--yes, even for the women (ash) hahaha. thanks for the read y'all. |
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Comment by: tcbswan - 2008-06-18 16:26
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hahahah--grae--always reading between the lines. smile
thanks for the read!
best,
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| Sword and sorcery, Trace? I bet she watched more than his confidence drain. Nice snapshot of a moment of pivotal importance in two peoples lives. But, knowing you Trace this is probably allegorical of a modern husband/wife relationship :) Cheers - Grae. |
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| She would live to die a better death. I love this last sentence. It is just great. |
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Comment by: tcbswan - 2007-08-12 22:55
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hey guys--thanks for the read--yes these are really fun.
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