"Well, fellas, I don't know about you guys, but I have had just about enough. That old bastard has got to go. He has too much power and too much fame. And he's made a fortune. We can't have him in our midst any longer. We have to make sure he never runs again! Who's with me?"

Those fighting words released the whirlwind* of five other like-minded individuals. "YEAH! LET'S GET HIM!" the six shouted in unison.

Soon after the anger-filled rally, a violent and bloody attack brought Black Diamond to his fatal demise. The world champion ostrich was dead.

Author's Note:

The legendary racing ostrich, Black Diamond, was mortally wounded by six other ostriches on June 21, 1924. - The Evening Star, page 1, June 22, 1924

*Whirlwind was a famous racing ostrich partner of Black Diamond. (Pun intended.)

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