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| Towering over London (Photo by Bernard Gagnon) |
Merlina has been missing from the Tower of London, which could be a calamity.
If you’re thinking that she’s just a raven, think again. She’s not just any old bird, she the ruler of that royal roost. Legend has it: As goeth the Tower ravens, so goeth the kingdom itself.
Charles II therefore decreed that ravens be kept there “at all times.” As added insurance, Winston Churchill ordered that a minimum of six be present.
When Merlina was around, a lucky seven prevailed. Should she return nevermore, the remaining half dozen had better stay put.
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