Lady Godiva's tax protest
Earl Leofric jokingly told his wife he'd cut taxes if she rode naked through Coventry. His steward has news.
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Leofricmy wife says she'll ride naked through Coventry if I cut taxes
Stewardand you said?
Leofric"sure, love". obviously as a joke
Stewardshe's on the horse, my lord
Leofricshe's bluffing
Stewardshe's at the market. she's not bluffing
Leofrictell the town to look away
Stewardthey've all shut their shutters out of respect
Leofricthank goodness
Stewardexcept Tom the tailor
Leofricand?
Stewardhe's lost his sight and gained a nickname
Leofricfine. taxes are cut
Stewardthe town says thanks. and asks when the next tax rise is
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