- I notice you didn't laugh, Mr. Black! - No, Your Majesty. We are for…

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- I notice you didn't laugh, Mr. Black! - No, Your Majesty. We are forbidden to laugh at the things kings say, sire, because otherwise we would be at it all day. ✨ Terry Pratchett (2008). Nation, p.385, Random House
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- I notice you didn't laugh, Mr. Black! - No, Your Majesty. We are forbidden to laugh at the things kings say, sire, because otherwise we would be at it all day. ✨ Terry Pratchett (2008). Nation, p.385, Random House

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