The great shiny beast rose into the sky, trailing fire and smoke in its wake. A great cheer arose from the masses of people gathered before him. He rose to speak for, as their leader, he needed to convey to them the greatness of the achievement.
As he stood, a hush fell over the crowd. He paused, savouring the moment, and opened his mouth to start his speech to the American people.
"Brennus" he said. The crowd looked at him blankly. No, that's not right George said to himself. He started again.
"Wake up General"
Slowly, the crowd dissappeared from before him and he opened his eyes. Standing in front of him was newly promoted Colonel Ziggy Stardust.
"I saw the giant shiny beast rise into the sky Ziggy. It is a sign from the gods."
Ziggy looked at the empty mead bottle next to General Washington's bed and nodded to himself.
Washington shook off the last vestiges of sleep and turned to his second in command.
"What were you saying Colonel?"
"Brennus has come back with a better offer for peace General Washington."
"Why would he do that now, Ziggy?"
"Um, General, do you not recall the glorious victory of the American forces at Vienne?"
"Are you sure man?"
"I personally saw to it myself, General." Ziggy now noticed two empty flagons underneath the bed.
"Were there any casualties Colonel?"
"Yes, all our horsies have been killed but it was worth it for Vienne is the Christian Holy City and has a mysterious ring of stone the locals call Stonehenge inside."
"Sort of like those monuments I had just erected in Washington and whipped in New York?"
"Yes, General."
"Well, excellent news Ziggy, but tell me, do we still suck?"
"Yes General but at least now not as bad as Brennus!"
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