Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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And it came to pass that the road to the Ineffable Wisdom had been lost by the gentle people of Danciger. Yearning for the security and confidence that such wisdom brings, the people of Danciger selected three young knights to seek out the Great Belquinor, Scion of Avihsey, for it was said that he alone held the secret to the Ineffable Wisdom. The three knights were Piouse, Zealos, and Indifferaunce. Piouse was a studious, bookwormish sort, who although hardly warlike, was always able to defend himself when at- tacked. Yet, he always preferred the cloister to the battlefield. Having had religious instruction all his life, he was the most learned of the three, but also the most cautious. Zealos, having discovered religion relatively late in life, made up for it by his defense of the religion against all who would scoff or degrade it. He knew less of religious lore than did Piouse, and was not so experienced a warrior as the third knight, Indifferaunce. Yet, his fervor and emotional approach more than made up for these deficiencies. Like Piouse, Indifferaunce had had religious instruction all his life, but had developed a different attitude toward it. He realized that religion alone was not enough, and had, in the past, been disillusioned by what he felt were expressions of hypocrisy among those whom he had considered devout. This experience had given Indifferaunce a cynical approach to life. Often he mocked Zealos ' enthusiastic approach to religion, or Piouse ' s caution and exactness, but deep inside, he felt a strong tie to them. Needing supplies and armour for their quest, the three bold knights turned their steps toward the Royal Armoury, a small, dingy hut, with a larg e signboard proclaiming in gold letters: YE ROY ALL ARMOURIE Discounts Large Prices Smalle To Ye Armourie Come Ye All Verily, mused Piouse, An had the Armourer lavished half the money he burgeoned on this sign, the Armoury would be full twice the present size, and a far more pleasant place than it be now.

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A small missive tacked to the door said: Back in Quarter of an Hour It will serve us to wait, said Zealos. Verily, ye Armourer has betaken himself to procure fine stuffs to clothe and pro- tect the knights withall. Indifferaunce grumbled. It was a full hour before the Armourer, a small man of mas- sive girth, returned, wiping his lips with a napkin. Gentlemen, what can I do for you? asked the Armourer briskly. Zealos saluted him and proclaimed in a sentorian voice: Most worthy Armourer! We come before you embarked upon a most awesome and holy mission and are in need full sore of the noble tools of weaponry, as befit three stout knights errant. You want the full get-up? asked the Armourer. Then come right in.