On that hot, humid night,<\/p>\n
He walked slowly to the inn.<\/p>\n
Halfway across the street,<\/p>\n
He paused.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The faintest nauseating whiff<\/p>\n
Of week-old cloying sweat,<\/p>\n
Tinged with palpable fear.<\/p>\n
He smiled.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And then, the slightest whisper,<\/p>\n
Of steel being drawn<\/p>\n
By a trembling, uncertain hand.<\/p>\n
He grinned.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The taste of excitement<\/p>\n
Coursed through him,<\/p>\n
With the prospect of another duel.<\/p>\n
He laughed.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Anticipating the side attack,<\/p>\n
He quickly spun.<\/p>\n
Battle-scarred sword in hand,<\/p>\n
He thrust.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The fusillade of arrows soared down,<\/p>\n
Spearing him instantly.<\/p>\n
Collapsing in agony,<\/p>\n
He died.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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