Barbarians

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‘The barbarians are coming,’ proclaimed the king.
And so, the people prepared for war. A sacrifice was left outside the walls. The wait was agonising, but no one came.
‘Where are the barbarians?’ demanded the people.
‘Wait a minute,’ said Trevor, facepaint dripping from his chin. ‘Are we the barbarians?’

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