Page 41 - Storytime - Issue 32 (April 2017)
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“No,” said the young woman. “Just “Good evening,” said Moscione. “You
having some fun. My name is Shoot- look like a man who isn’t afraid of
Straight, and I can hit any target, no hard work!”
matter how far away or small it is.”
“True,” said the young man. “My name
“I’d like to see that!” said Moscione. is Strong-Back, and I can carry a
mountain as if it’s a feather.”
Shoot-Straight placed a pea on top
of a pebble on a fence post a few Before Moscione could ask him to
hundred metres away. She aimed prove it, he lifted a passing cart, along
her bow and hit the pea with ease. with its passengers and four horses. It
was as though they weighed nothing.
“Unbelievable!” gasped Moscione.
“You must join us. I will pay you “Excellent!” laughed Moscione. “Join
very handsomely.” us, and I will pay you handsomely.”
Shoot-Straight agreed, and all four Strong-Back agreed, so he too joined
of them set off towards the city gates. forces with Moscione, Lightning,
There, they met a young man who Quick-Ear and Shoot-Straight.
was bulging with muscles.
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