RP>"The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in
RP>their posession any swords, bows, spears, firearms, or other type of
RP>arms.  The posession of these elements makes difficult the collection
RP>of taxes and dues and tends to permit uprising.  Therefore, the heads
RP>of provinces, official agents, and deputies are ordered to collect all
RP>weapons mentioned above and turn them over to the government."
RP>           -- Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Shogun, 29 August, 1558
I'll have to admit, that's a good one.
- GWG
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_Richard III_
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