From: petitc@vccsouth09.its.rpi.edu (Christopher Jon Petit)
Subject: Snobtrek:  The Royal Generation "Exemptions", Part 2
Reply-To: petitc@rpi.edu
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 05:02:29 GMT


  This is the second part of a 3 part story.  Any comments, suggestions, etc.
will be gladly accepted.  It's a bit shorter than most--more of a 1/2 hour
show, I'd wager.

Picard:  First, let it be recorded upon Prince Riker's scroll that he has
         acted in a most ungentlemanly manner towards a charming lady of the
         Table.

[Deanna blushes slightly, and smiles]

Computer:  Recorded, your majesty.

Picard:  Also record that Deanna is acting as the prosecutor, and Riker will
         be defended by---

Riker:  Just a minute...YOUR majesty...

[Picard turns bright red.  He waits long enough to count to 10]

Picard:  What is it, PRINCE Riker.

Riker:  How can I be sure that you have picked someone who shall defend me and
        my honor appropiately.

Picard:  If you would let me finish---

Riker:  No.  YOU let ME finish!  I am well versed in Table proceedings.  After
        all, I AM a prince---something that SOME people here have apparently
        forgotten.

[He glances threatingly at every member of the Table]

Picard:  Then you claim the right?

Riker:  None other.

Picard:  You understand the additional penalties that may be incured by this
         act of borderline arrogance?

Riker:  I do.

Picard:  Then it is granted.  Computer, record that Prince Riker, in
         accordance with current Table procedures, is defending himself, and
         may be subject to harsher treatment from this court.

Computer:  It is so recorded, your majesty.

[Picard now pulls his chair a bit closer, almost wanting to smell the fear on
Riker's breath, but Riker will have no part of it.  He maintains his composure]

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Picard:  Then let us turn to the proceedings.  Prince Riker, as accused, you
         have right of first speaking in your defense.  Have you anything to
         say?

Riker:  Only that Deanna has, in the past, shown strong feelings for me.

Deanna:  That was QUITE long ago, PRINCE Riker, and I prefer we KEEP it that
         way.

[Riker sighs wistfully]

Picard:  Have you anything else to say in your defense, Prince Riker?

Riker:  I do not, your majesty.  What else can be said?  In fact, I believe we
        can end this trial right here, and spare Deanna any further indignity.

Picard:  This trial cannot be ended until proceedings are complete, unless---

Riker:  Unless the person on trial accepts his or her guilt.  I so accept it.
        I---I'm sorry, Deanna.

Deanna:  You should have been more careful.  But, you know what must be done?

Riker:  I do.

Deanna:  Then it shall be done.  May I leave the Table hearing now?  My job as
         prosecutor is complete.

Picard:  Certainly, m'lady.

[Deanna gets up, curtseys, and leaves the room.  The camera follows her out
the door.  As the door closes behind her, she weeps.]

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