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Lions, pirates and the Tower of London in a bygone show
The tale recounts Jonathan Slade the pirate and a royal arena stunt in London where lions fed on prisoners at the King’s whim. Slade’s repeated tiger-ready appearances, a dramatic pardon promise, and crowds paying high prices built a sensational public spectacle around the lions and the captive pirate.
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Jack Dadswell
Dadswell
Jonathan Slade
Daniel
Africa
London
Tower of London
Jonathan
Lions
Ducheases
His Highness
Rascal
Caesar
Slade
Royal Box
Tower of London Guard