Peanuts by Charles Schulz for September 19, 1982

Transcript:

The Foreign Legionnaire stands grimacing with a quote above him that reads,"And then appeared upon the scene, the only man I have ever met...without a single redeeming virtue save courage." "Beau Geste"<BR><BR> The Foreign Legionnaie gestures to his troops jumping atop the doghouse. He thinks,"And keep a sharp lookout!"<BR><BR> He joins them atop the doghouse and thinks,"Here's the World Famous Sergeant-Major of the foreign legion guarding Fort Zinderneuf with a pawful of miserable recruits."<BR><BR> He looks to his right and thinks,"What's that? There! In the distance! Something is moving!" As Linus walks pass the doghouse, The legionnaire and his troops hide. The Foreign Legionnaire thinks,"Get ready, men...here comes the enemy!"<BR><BR> Linus looks down as the troops start kicking his feet. The Foreign Legionnaire points to Linus and thinks,"That's it, men! Kick him! Jump up and down on his feet! Kick him!"<BR><BR> The Foreign Legionnaire and his troops resume their positions atop the doghouse. He thinks,"And don't ever come near Fort Zinderneuf again!!" "If you do, you'll get more of the same! I promise you!!"<BR><BR> Linus holds out a book to Charlie Brown in front of the latter's house. Linus says,"Hi, Charlie Brown...I just came over to return your book...I can't stay..."<BR><BR> Charlie Brown asks,"You're sure I can't get you something?"<BR><BR> They both turn and look off into the distance. Linus replies,"Just tell me how I can get home without passing Fort Zinderneuf...."<BR><BR>