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74 Joseph / Prohens An unusual huddle of men with a cart is noticed. Others thread through the throng with batons and ropes. They bind the Speaker and each family Headman. They stand them up in the cart to be vilified. The biggest thug gets on to the Speaker’s Stone Where at every assembly over five hundred years Each had their turn to speak. ‘I am your General now. It’s me you’ll worship. See how your Speaker slavers in fear before me.’
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Joseph / Prohens 75 Procession Get into line, each in appointed place. Keep behind the marks painted on the road. All find your numbered place. Your number is on your ticket with the permission. Wait for the whistle at which the procession will start, Each moving in step. No pushing or shoving, please. When the bearers reach the catafalque at the church gate Spontaneously burst into song to the Glory of God.

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Joseph / Prohens

An unusual huddle of men with a cart is noticed. Others thread through the throng with batons and ropes. They bind the Speaker and each family Headman. They stand them up in the cart to be vilified. The biggest thug gets on to the Speaker’s Stone Where at every assembly over five hundred years Each had their turn to speak.

‘I am your General now. It’s me you’ll worship. See how your Speaker slavers in fear before me.’

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