On the other hand, whoever in the group had a conscience emerged as
leader. In the case of two possessing consciences, both would try to abdicate which
would cause a power vacuum.
On the other hand, whoever held the wine sack held the attention of
the Clan.
There are only seven titles a MacThoy might be
saddled with:
Laird (one Apparent and one usually in Absentia),
Clan Bos'un, Bos'un's
Mate, Clan Bard,
Village Idiot, and
Den Mother of Iniquity.
And one
must never forget the Widows.
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