Many conflicts were to the death because a live enemy would eventually kill you if given the chance. Enslaving the defeated was a sort of mercy option over simply killing him, but you might still need to cripple him to keep him from exacting unexpected revenge. One way to avoid that was to give hope of eventual freedom. Another was to use the most sadistic one as a buffer between the conquerors and the conquered. Estimates have placed the Twentieth Century at the top as least bloody even taking into account the world wars and other conflicts. i.e. It’s been baaaad.
Sir Rodney is attempting to find a more peaceful solution — mostly because he expects to lose.
Oye given the size of that Hun,AND the size of his sword;and given Rod’s more diminutive size which I would expect to mean he can move faster,I’d expect the usual tactical retreat from Rod.
Of course not. But this is comedy about early war, which was scary….and fright is an emotion most people will laugh at in exaggeration. However, if he’s got the armor and the knighthood, he should know the drill. Remember, though, the feeling of ‘discomfort at a distance’ amuses many, which is what this is about. This ain’t Prince Valiant.
Rodney has never been in combat. He leads from the rear. If he takes his armor off he would have three eye stalks and three legs. His title would be Hindmost. Thank you Larry Niven.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 7 years ago
Many conflicts were to the death because a live enemy would eventually kill you if given the chance. Enslaving the defeated was a sort of mercy option over simply killing him, but you might still need to cripple him to keep him from exacting unexpected revenge. One way to avoid that was to give hope of eventual freedom. Another was to use the most sadistic one as a buffer between the conquerors and the conquered. Estimates have placed the Twentieth Century at the top as least bloody even taking into account the world wars and other conflicts. i.e. It’s been baaaad.
Sir Rodney is attempting to find a more peaceful solution — mostly because he expects to lose.
William Pursell over 7 years ago
Oye given the size of that Hun,AND the size of his sword;and given Rod’s more diminutive size which I would expect to mean he can move faster,I’d expect the usual tactical retreat from Rod.
Gent over 7 years ago
Quick, Rod. Use the ol’ throw the spear and run away as fast as you can trick
tripwire45 over 7 years ago
Amazing that Rodney has survived combat all these years.
diana.hayes over 7 years ago
Come on Rod; haven,t you heard; “the bigger they are, the harder they fall”.
Dr_Zinj over 7 years ago
I wonder if Rodney knows the proper fencing drills with a bayonet/spear? Wouldn’t be nearly as one-sided as people think.
tigre1again over 7 years ago
Of course not. But this is comedy about early war, which was scary….and fright is an emotion most people will laugh at in exaggeration. However, if he’s got the armor and the knighthood, he should know the drill. Remember, though, the feeling of ‘discomfort at a distance’ amuses many, which is what this is about. This ain’t Prince Valiant.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 7 years ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RINGO!!! Peace and Love
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 7 years ago
In the words of George Joseph Smith, the “brides in the bath” killer, “When they are dead, they are done with.”
cheetahqueen about 7 years ago
No! Not to the Death, but to the Pain!
Chuck about 7 years ago
Rodney has never been in combat. He leads from the rear. If he takes his armor off he would have three eye stalks and three legs. His title would be Hindmost. Thank you Larry Niven.