Baldrick investigated by standards watchdog

Baldrick is being investigated by a standards watchdog for the failure to disclose a cunning plan, it has been announced. 

A loyal squire to Prince Edmund, who is also being investigated by the same standards watchdog, Baldrick will now have to wait nervously until the commissioner decides whether or not to behead him.

“We have officially opened an investigation into the conduct of Baldrick, loyal sidekick of Prince Edmund,” said the Standards Commissioner.

“We have it on good authority that the defendant has been partaking in some particularly shady, if not thoroughly cunning plans. It is also well-known that Baldrick has been encouraging his master, Prince Edmund, to elevate his status, despite the Prince’s own questionable actions being investigated by the same standards watchdog.

“The investigation relates to Rule 6 in the code of conduct, which states: ‘Any plans by members or servants of the royal house may be sly, wily or crafty, but never cunning.’ We believe this particular rule has been broken, with possible punishments ranging from an apology, exile or a decision to lop off the squire’s head. 

“To aid our investigation, the standards watchdog has approached the Prince for comment, but unfortunately he is currently busy duelling against his nemesis Count Wicker Basket Face.”

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