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Drafting Donkeys

Written story
Back in the day, the King's guards used to confiscate citizens' donkeys to collect taxes and transport goods. During one of these "donkey drafts," Mulla went sprinting into his neighbor's house, terrified and out of breath. "What's wrong?" the neighbor asked. "The guards are outside seizing donkeys!" Mulla panted. "What does that have to do with you?" the neighbor laughed. "You're a human." Mulla peeked out the window and whispered, "They are in such a massive rush, I'm terrified they'll grab me by mistake!"