Advent to Candlemas (Vol. 2)
Councils
- The spy said:
"There is a strange pattern in the movement of kings,
Connected, somehow, with heavenly happenings".
- The mandarin said: "There is a strong prospect of a King of the Jews,
We think it best to keep this out of the news".
- The Guard said: "We could easily handle any civil unrest;
But think pre-emptive violence would be best".
- The Council said: "Force is required because the case is so urgent;
But it will not set a precedent".
- The King said: "Stability is more important than blood;
Let all the infant boys die for the common good".
- The NGO said: "We have tried to preserve the rights of the child;
But those who escaped death have been exiled."