THE
PSONGS
OF
NICHOLAS THE SENIOR
Nicholas goes on the lamNicholas turns himself in
Psong 57
qO Money, what is the matter with Italians? Do you know anything of this?
2rSurely, the ancient Romans did not have this obsession with treachery and murder and revenge, and had better things to do than chase bankers through the streets with machine guns.
3Isn’t it supposed to be sItalians who are interested in the finer things in life, such as tbeautiful timeless art and beautiful traitorous women, and do they not take credit for all of the civilization that exists, including even the Renaissance?
4uWhy then do they get such ferocious ideas, and why do they choose to compete in the Spirit business with machine guns?
5I ask you, O Money, is this acivilized behavior? bAnd why do you choose to shower them with profits, and allow my friend to die, and me to flee for my very life?
6Truly I do not understand this, O Money, and I beseech you to reconsider your cgenerosity to Italians.
7Will you at least think about it, O Money? Will you, honestly?
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