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Question
Describe the pirate in the 'Tale of Custard the Dragon.'
Solution
The pirate gave off the impression of being a terrible and evil character who had come to hurt the animals. He had a wooden leg and a black beard. He had a little sword between his teeth and a handgun in his hand. He had a really menacing look on his face.
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