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It was just getting dark when they stepped into the tent and there was hardly enough room for them to file themselves in, with the cramped space and the thick blanket draped in the middle.
Steve-e-Joe asked nicely, “Jean love, why don’t you unroll our bed for us, while Sergeant Morris tells us how he came to play ‘the King’s Messenger’ and we’ll listen to his story.” He guided the Old Sergeant to his side of the tent and pointed to his bedroll; Sergeant Johnny Brown gave a knowing smiled and began to unroll his bed.
Steve-e-Joe turned back to Sergeant Morris. “So, Sergeant, tell us how you came to know about this game?”
“Oh, I reckon it’s a daft game, but when you’re a Lord and drinking it could be fun to watch, I suppose,” he was quick to add, “and even more fun if you’re playing.”
