Sir Dance-a-lot

by Carrie Finison

SIR DANCE-A-LOT WAS proud the day he became a member of the King’s Royal Guard. He was so proud that he turned a perfect pirouette right there on the spot. “Ridiculous,” said Sir Snootsby. “Odds bodkins,” said Sir Crumpet. “Dancing is for damsels,” said Sir Picklenose. “Dance-a-lot! No twirling!” barked Captain Crabapple. “And change those shoes.” “Yes, sir.” Sir Dance-a-lot quickstepped to the changing room. He took off his sparkly, light-as-a-feather dancing shoes and tugged on his heavy armored boots. He clunked back outside. The knights lined up. Captain Crabapple read the Royal Pledge. “Knights! Do you solemnly vow to defend the kingdom against all enemies, including—but not limited to—trolls, ogres, goblins, dragons, evil garden gnomes, out-of-control slime, and any other threat?” “YES!” shouted Sir Dance-a-lot and all the other…

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