"For his bravery, David was asked to come forth, but he slipped on a camel turd and came fifth. Shit flew at Random, but Random ducked and Shit hit the King in the face. "Shit!" said the King and the whole nation squatted and groaned."

Zelazny's Amber books...The prince who became the new king at the end of the first series...Could Zelazny have...nawwhh...It couldn't be....