Is It Raining? I Hadn't Noticed.

Is it raining? I hadn't noticed.

"If any of you know any cause or just impediment why these three should not be publicly caned after service, let them declare it now."

With thanks to duresannees1 for the inspiration.

The Night Watch

Oh he'll do more than apologise, Mrs Greenford. Drop by in a couple of hours and he'll show you the two dozen cane stripes I'm about to put across his bottom!

We heard you getting your bare bottom strapped last night

I'm sorry, I'm afraid I do tend to make a bit of noise

Oh, it's fine. Shows your Dad is doing a good job.

That doesn't look good. All hands below decks and we'll ride it out.