THE BATTLE FOR WATERWU

 

A vassal is a person in medieval Europe who received land and protection from a lord in return for loyalty, military service, and allegiance.

It is well known that the Her Majesty, the Queen of Boston has her hands full with her subjects, the historically unruly citizens and business owners who occupy the territory of Beantown, who have been known to dress up like Indians and toss perfectly good tea into their harbor in order to make a point.

She certainly has her work cut out for her.

However, anointing Sir Daniel to go forth and cause malicious mischief in the still somewhat townish City of Watertown is a step too far.

Had she enlisted the services of a true battle-hardened knight whose service and honor were above repute, this might have been a far different story. Who knows? She may have searched high and low for such a knight, only to find none in her kingdom (queendom?) who would take up his sword in service of her vengeful crusade.

And so, she armed Sir Daniel with bags of gold and silver with which he could endlessly inundate the citizenry with colorful fliers singing songs of his lofty wishes and imaginary accomplishments.

How the crafty Queen of Boston must have rejoiced when word came that her chosen vassal had invaded the Watertown City Council and captured the hearts of three of its members who were  willing, if not eager, to cast their loyalty and honor aside and join her unholy crusade.

The moment of truth is but a few days away.

Will the crafty queen and her bags of silver and gold prevail?

Very possibly.

And if she does, the next chapter of the saga is likely to be a much quieter one, where Sir Daniel marches victoriously onto Beacon Hill, only to be ushered by its lords into a basement closet, where he will be heard no more.

 

Bruce Coltin, The Battle For Watertown