To those members who are unfamiliar with 'The Gentlemen of the Road' Brotherhood, my apologies BUT, the hierarchy of 'The Brotherhood' have just held an emergency meeting (brought forward from the intended 'Easter Meeting' on account of further alleged misconduct) in order to deal with Isaac Koch (a member).
It is alleged that Isaac did wilfully attempt to gain a financial advantage over a 'Senior Citizen' by seeking to deprive the said citizen of certain Gold articles.
Isaac is said to have grossly undervalued several of the 'Senior Citizen's' possessions in the course of a legitimate transaction, an act which is severely frowned upon by 'The Brotherhood' and is punishable (if found to be true) by expulsion from 'The Brotherhood' and a very hefty fine.
The 'Trial' is to be held in a conference room at 'Hornsey Town Hall' and is set for Tuesday morning, it will be supervised by certain 'Dignitaries' of the Local Authorities and presumably covered by the Local Press.
In keeping with the requirements of the Local Authorities, a list of those who will be in attendance has been submitted, there will be NO public admissions.
The names and nationalities of the representatives of 'The Brotherhood', are listed below. (each, other than the Leader), by "Nom de Plume' only.
Jimmy Light..................................... Founder Member of 'The Brotherhood', of British Origin. (also Founder Member of S.C.R.O.T.U.M.S.)
Mustafa J'Arfa.................................. Turkish.
Pug Mahone..................................... Irish. (from the South of course 'Eire')
Hans Vondering................................. German.
Igor Tabigun.................................... Russian.
Jack N'Dany..................................... Ghanian. (from the same vicinity as Kofi Annan (but nothing in common with him).
Feliz Cahones................................... Spanish.
Fynn Germihoal................................. Norwegian.
Tik Al Matookas................................. Australian.(interesting chap this one, Korean by birth, naturalized Aussie from same location as Ban Ki Moon).
Sinjama Ghoulies............................... Polish.
Titus A'Canardes- Derriere.................... French (a fallen member of the French Aristocracy, insists on a double barrelled "Nom de Plume")
Argowan Kizmyers.............................. Zimbabwean.
Strumento di Grande........................... Italian.
Bolas de Pinas................................... Argentinian.
And that completes the list of those who will hear the case concerning the behaviour of Isaac Koch (the accused).
So impressed were the Local authorities by the variety of nationalities that appeared together in such harmony, they suggested that a 'Football Match' might be an appropriate welcoming gesture and the 'Match' was played this morning on an 'Astro-Turf' field locally.
Arsenal F.C. were good enough to supply old strips for 'The Brotherhood' and 'Scunthorpe' F.C. supplied old strips for the opposing team, made up from those who worked for the Local Authorities.
It was an excellent match (by all accounts) although there were one or two incidents which marred the game somewhat, for instance, one of the forwards for the Local Authorities had managed to make an impressive run towards the goal area, he was tackled by Jack N'Dany who charged at him 'Studs Up' and brought him crashing to the ground in a most terrifying foul, now Jack is over 6 feet tall and weighs in at about 15 stones, he is as Black as coal and hard as a rock.
"I say old chap" said the 5 foot 6 inch forward striker who was writhing in agony on the ground "There was no need for THAT kind of aggression, good heavens, I could have been seriously injured, as it is I suspect I have a broken leg !".
"Oh I DO beg your pardon" replied Jack, "The enormity of the honour of playing against YOU chaps, quite overwhelmed me, please accept my apologies".
There were several more similar contacts during the course of the game, the score ended 'Brotherhood' 4 'Local Authorities' 2 but it was generally agreed that everyone had enjoyed a most exhilarating morning's exercise.
Tea and biscuits were served and ANY signs of hostility or animosity , rapidly vanished when Jimmy Light invited all and sundry to a few pints in the local, whether or not a 'Punch up' developed a little later (when the Local Authority Dignitaries) left, is not at present known BUT, any news will be reported anon.
(the injured chap actually has a fractured ankle, he wanted to call Jack a 'Black Bastard' but THAT would be more than his job is worth).