When the big boss man down the hall asked me to write a blog, I couldn’t really say no. I mean, he is kind of scary and all…
He tried to make it easy on me. He said I could write about anything my heart desired, but still, I struggled with a topic – besides babies and being pregnant of course. I can’t help it – I have baby on the brain! (and with good reason, might I add! Only 3.5 months until I pop this baby girl out!)
Anyway,not only did I want to be original, but I wanted to post something that would stimulate a response. What’s the fun in posting, otherwise, right? So, I read through what had already been written to avoid any repeats, racked my baby filled brain for ideas and here I am days later and finally! I have an idea. And no, it’s not about babies. Or Advertising. Or Marketing. But it is original and may just generate a response, so really…I did good.
And for my blog topic, ladies and gentlemen…a riddle! What better way to stimulate the mind, right? Right.
Pirate Pete had been captured by a Spanish general and sentenced to death by his 50-man firing squad.
Pete cringed, as he knew their reputation for being the worst firing squad in the Spanish military. They where such bad shots that they would often all miss their targets and simply maim their victims leaving them to bleed to death as the generals tradition was to only allow one shot per man to save on ammunition. The thought of a slow painful death made Pete beg for mercy.
"Very well, I have some compassion. You may choose where the men stand when they shoot you and I will add 50 extra men to the squad to ensure someone will at least hit you. Perhaps if they stand closer they will kill you quicker if you’re lucky." Snickered the general. "Oh and just so you don’t get any funny ideas they can’t stand more than 20 ft away, they must be facing you and you must remain tied to the post in the middle of the yard. And to show I’m not totally heartless if you aren’t dead by sundown I’ll release you so you can die peacefully outside the compound. I must go now but will return tomorrow and see to it that you are buried in a nice spot, though with 100 men I doubt there will be much left of you to bury."
After giving his instruction the general left. Upon his return the next day he found that Pete had been set free alive and well. "How could this be?" Demanded the general. ‘It was where Pete had us stand." Explained the captain of the squad.
Where did Pete tell them to stand?
I’ll be checking the site for answers and will have a special prize for the person who gets it right first. Prize Quantities are limited (In other words, Hurry before I eat it)
~Michelle Youngblood
a.k.a Momma
My guess is that he had them stand in a circle around him.