New game: two
The Earl, his wife and the subaltern
John Montagu, Fourth Earl Sandwich, had little appetite for the proffered sirloin. He recalled his indulgence in the ‘French game’ the previous night. They were joined by a young subaltern of the Third Lancers.
"We have a saddle of mutton your lordship might care to try? Spit roast pork?"
For some strange reason, the thought of a plump pig roasting on a spit reminded him of how his young wife had positively squealed with delight at the height of the night's antics.
"Bring me a generous portion of pork, Jenkins. And with just a hunk of bread on either side.”
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I hope you enjoyed the second drabble in the sandwich series. You may also be tempted by another such morsel: Playing a new game
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The sandwich
The modern sandwich is named after Lord Sandwich, but the circumstances of its invention and original use are the subject of debate (Wikipedia)
Thanks for reading my contribution(s) to this debate.
Ray
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Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (7)
I guess we now know who the submissive was in the evening's frivolity. But who was the dominant? I'm counting it was the wife inasmuch as the husband came earl-y & was rendered a mere observer to the rest.
Extra sauce on this one, especially with the references to pork!
This drabble’s a fun mix of history and humor, imagining Lord Sandwich’s famous snack in a cheeky context. A bit of playful innuendo, some food talk, and a wink to his lifestyle—light and entertaining!
MMMMMM! Sandwich! Methinks its snack time! Great drabble, Ray!
Hahahahahahhahaha that made me laugh so much!
Good job on this.
Hahaha, this is good fun!