It was Christmas time in Cruxonia.
And Phlebas, the Lord Chancellor of Cruxonia, was in a bit of a lather.
What should he give King Gladness as a Christmas present?
It was a question which required a great deal of careful thought. If one gave King Gladness a present that he didn’t like, one would be crucified. If one gave him no present, one would be crucified. If one gave him a present that he liked a bit, one might only be thrashed. But the only way to really enjoy Christmas as...
A Gift For King Gladness
And Phlebas, the Lord Chancellor of Cruxonia, was in a bit of a lather.
What should he give King Gladness as a Christmas present?
It was a question which required a great deal of careful thought. If one gave King Gladness a present that he didn’t like, one would be crucified. If one gave him no present, one would be crucified. If one gave him a present that he liked a bit, one might only be thrashed. But the only way to really enjoy Christmas as...
A Gift For King Gladness