text: Working quickly, you contact your friend Jacob and others that live nearby. You give them the basics of the situation and tell them of the necessity for a revolt, instructing them to tell everyone they know to report to a meeting scheduled for the following day.
  
  The next day, you are dissapointed. Jacob and some of your other friends have come, but no more than ten people total showed up to stage what was going to be a revolt. Disgusted, you are now faced with the next decision as you address the few gathered.
  
  > say "Keep alert all of you. I am going to the army commander. I have a plan that may work."
  You stand before the army commander as you explain your plan. The rabbi has come with you, so that you might gain the confidence of the military.
  
  "Sir," you begin, "I believe that we can remove King Eglon from power."
  
  The commander began to object to this idealism, but the rabbi raised his hand and allowed you to explain.
  
  > say "Our military is strong. We can storm the city and win it back from the Moabites!"
  "Never!" cries the commander. I would not dare risking so many men against the organization of the Moabites. Their command is far too strong for us to combat. I had hoped you had something better in mind when you called this meeting."
  
  You sigh and think a moment. It had seemed like a feasible plan. You look at the general, and ask, "Sir, do you know of anything that might work?"
  
  "Well," he says with a grin, "With your zeal, I think we might. Are you willing to put your life on the line?"
  
  > say "This is my calling. I will do whatever is necessary."
  "We both know the King is as much a glutton for wealth as he is for food," the commander says. "I think we could get you into the palace if you were bearing a tribute of gold to present. Once you were before the king, it would be up to you to find a way to deal with him."
  
  "Once the king has been removed, our forces will be able to overtake the Moabites, for an army without a leader cannot stand. What do you think?"
  
  > say "Yes, that is a good plan, and I am willing."
  "Very good," says the commander. "Return tomorrow and all will be prepared."
  
  You return to the commander the next morning. A large cart laden with gold and jewels stands before you. The commander greats you and presents you with a long double-edged dagger. He proceeds to strap it to your left thigh--not knowing that you are left-handed and would therefore need to draw your sword from the right.
  
  > let the commander know that you need your sword on your right thigh.
  The commander gives you a very strange look, not knowing what to make of a left-handed man who was supposed to deliever his people; he says nothing, though and proceeds to strap the sword to your right thigh, underneath your clothing so that it is concealed.
  
  Giving you the tribute cart, the commander points you toward the palace and wishes you luck.
  
  With thoughts of anxiety racing through your mind, you approach the guards at the outer gate of King Eglon's summer palace. "I'm here to deliver tribute to the king, sir," you tell the guard.
  
  "Hmph!" is the guard's reply. "I need to check you for weapons first. You know it is illegal for a Hebrew to carry a sword in the palace, right?" The guard begins to pat you down, looking for hideway blades!
  
  > Will he find your sword?
  Nerviously you watch as the guard pats you down. He checks your torso, and then the outside of your legs, and then your left thigh...and that's it! He skipped your right thigh! Praise the Lord that you were born left-handed. This guard obviously did not suspect that such a left-handed man would be carrying a sword today!
  
  "Very well," says the guard. "These men will escort you to see the king." He indicates two younger guards behind him. You follow them to the throne room, pushing the cart of tribute.
  
  > Inside the throne room
  King Eglon's throne room was a very large enclosed room, with about three guards on either side of the king. The steps and throne were made of marble, with some gold and jewels ornamenting it. The king himself did justice to the size of the room--for you had often heard that Eglon was "a very fat man", but you were not prepared for the manifistation of gluttony that stands before you!
  
  Gathering every last bit of confidence, you step toward the king. "The people of Israel present you with this gift, o king."
  
  "Mmgh. Very good," Eglon says. "You may go."
  
  "Great king," you say. "I have a message for you."
  
  "Go ahead."
  
  Looking around at the guards, you reply, "I have a secret message for you, o king."
  
  Eglon turns to his guards, "Quiet!". All six of the guards leave the room. You are alone with the king.
  
  > A Message
  Taking a deep breath, and even more aware of the sword at your side, you step up to the throne.
  
  King Eglon, his belly overflowing, stands up. "What is this secret message you speak of?"
  
  Your eye twitches. This is it.
  
  > say "Give us back our land!"
  Drawing from your right with your left hand, you pluge your sword into the belly of the king as he stands up. You maintain your push on the sword--until the fat covers over the handle!
  
  Your heart is racing. This looks like it could be deliverance for Israel. What do you do?
  
  > get out of the palace as fast as you can and signal the troops.
  Ensuring that Eglon is dead, you turn toward the exit and begin to walk--then you start to run. You think you just might make it out before anyone notices your deed.
  
  However, noticing your departure, the six guards return to the throne room, and find their king slaughtered! Immediately suspicion turns to you, and the palace door is locked before you can escape.
  
  Slowly, you see the guards surround you. Not allowing you the least bit of defense, everything is over with a swift jab of the spear. You lay motionless near the palace doors.
  
  > A Resolution
  Within the day, word travelled that King Eglon had died to the Hebrew military commander. He had been waiting for your signal, but now feared that something might have happened to you. But the deed had been accomplished, so he charged with all of Israel's might to take on the Moabites.
  
  They fought bravely that day. They struck down ten thousand Moabites, all vigorous and strong. That day, Moab became subject to Israel, and the land had peace for eighty years.
  
  All this, thanks to your heroic deeds! You were found dead in the palace, but you live on in the hearts of the people.