A notorious punster in Olde Englande was told by the King that if he made anymore puns he would be hanged. He was unable to contain himself and he did indeed tell another. The King found out and he was hauled to the gallows. The King, wishing to be perceived by his subjects as a warm-hearted monarch said, "If you swear NEVER to tell another as long as you live, I will allow you to leave." The punster said, "Thank you my Lord. No noose is good noose." THE ENDE