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Persian Tales of a Very Poor King and His Horses
In a comic tale the King of Persia faces a cash crunch with a missing wine supply and no guards on strike. He devises schemes to hide poverty, declares mock war with Egypt, and experiences a comical saddle exchange as stables are emptied and refilled with borrowed horses. The narrative blends satire, absurd requests, and royal bravado in a farcical court portrait.
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Elfendi
Iendi
Persia
John
Yaphank
Egypt
Billson
Johnson
Mighty Sovereign
Sta
Sarah
Bill
Tone
Rock of Gibraltar
Jake
Cooper Shop