MEANWHILE FOR A BRIEF RECAP: "There is a lady known as Maid Marian, although not a maid she be, who can swing a sword and be most untoward when it comes to a whip or a smee. If Prince John wishes a mistress with leanings toward the exotic, here he hath the perfect lass to give him a memorable frolic!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Crunch my Greenies, Hector, but I, King Rockie the First, grow weary with boredom and would take upon myself a new crusade against the Western coyotes. I'll leave behind my brother, Prince John, to reign in my stead." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Er, sire, are you referring to the same bitch-bopping, dogwood-slurping Prince John who twice sold out to the Eastern coyotes, and who tried to have you set upon by wolves? This does not strike me as a seriously hot idea, Majestic One." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I feel certain a year in the pound persuaded him to mend his evil ways. To be on the safe side, I am also leaving behind the Sheriff of Nottingham and the Marshal of Surrey to keep him on the righteous path." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I think a hot beige poodle with the morals of Lola Montez will work nicely for Prince John, Mr. Hound."/"Female, male, both, or something with more bite, old son?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton) Our story continues at the top of the page.

"Do we the mammals have any say in this matter, or do we simply have to put up with these robbing hoods?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"As long as my nuts are covered, what do I care?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)