Upstart magic and super-fluency.

The persuasive hawker of highly heralded handheld history books, was in town again.

The last time she was seen was in 1820 and before that, in 1707.

A long life indeed! And a long-awaited appearance. The whole town, and most of the people from three neighboring towns, were there to see the show. A few robots had gathered as well.

A proclamation was made by the crazy premier, saying that everyone could have everything they wanted, whenever they wanted from now on. He bought a book and held it in his hand.