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THE MEDIEVAL TIMES, C. 1154
"Duke of Normandy Crowned King of England:
Henry II Promises Prosperity"
The stock exchange will be closed today in honor of the Royal Coronation.
For an analysis of King Henry's economic plans, please turn to the
financial section.
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THE ANGLO-SAXON _Star_
"Bishop Seduces Goat At Coronation Feast!"
In pursuing the tradition of first-rate journalism which our readers have
learned to expect, a _Star_ reporter disguised himself as the Duke of Bilberry
and managed to sneak into the Royal Coronation Feast.
Our fearless _Star_ journalist left no stone unturned, no nook
unsearched, no cranny uninvestigated. For an exclusive story about the bishop
caught in a compromising position with a goat, please turn to page three.
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THE EVENING JESTER
"King Attacks Bishop, Goat Gets Away!"
In a follow-up story to this morning's _Star_ headlines, a Pope who prefers
not to be identified has told the _Jester_ that a frightful row erupted when
the King found a certain bishop with his favorite goat at the Royal Coronation
festivities.
The palace has since instigated a search for the goat, which
disappeared while His Grace King Henry II was throttling the bishop. _Jester_




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sources suggest that members of the British Union for the Rights of Beasts
(B.U.R.B.) may have spirited the animal away during all the confusion.
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THE COURTLY CHRONICLE
"Coronation Climaxes in Chaos!"
Despite an auspicious beginning, the Royal Coronation was marred by a brawl
between certain Church factions and a raid staged by a left-wing animal rights
group.
The palace has issued a statement denying any knowledge of goat abuse.
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THE MEDIEVAL TIMES, C. 1170
"Vatican Dollar Drops Drastically"
Thomas A Becket met his death in Canterbury Cathedral yesterday. Assailants
unknown. The palace denies rumors that King Henry may have used ill-considered
means to end, once and for all, his on-going quarrel with the Archbishop.
All members of the financial community have gamely issued public
statements in support of His Majesty, mindful of the dangers of internal
political chaos so near the end of the financial quarter.
"Remember," said Lord Savile, who asked not to be quoted, "those Scots
are a lot closer than you might think."