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The army slew a thousand and showed little pity The king ordered fealty from the conquered city The prince charmed its people with words wise and witty And the queen sat on a couch, looking very pretty
Shannon Hale
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Shannon Hale
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 26
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