Lawful good types & illegal gambling

[Mark Chance]

A cleric of Pelor, a cleric of Heironeous, and a paladin of St. Cuthbert are all enjoying some illegal gambling in a thieves' guild annex when the city guard bursts in for a raid. The captain of the guard is understandably surprised to say three lawful good paragons of justice sitting around a table covered with cards and poker chips.

Says the captain of the guard: "What are you three doing here? You know gambling is illegal!"

The cleric of Pelor silently asks for forgiveness and says: "I assure you, good captain, I am not here gambling."

The cleric of Heironeous silently asks for forgiveness and says: "I too assure you, good captain, that I am not here gambling."

The captain of the guard looks at the paladin of St. Cuthbert and says: "What about you? Are you here gambling?"

The paladin replies: "With who?"

 

[David Argall]

Needs work

The joke really works better in the real world since the Jewish rabbi is famous for long involved reasoning, making the quick answer all the more a shock. However, a few points of improvement.

The captain of the guards accuses the 2 priests of lying, but says he will have to accept their words.
Then he turns to the paladin...
"You, sir, are holding the cards. And as a paladin, you can't lie. Surely you will admit you were gambling..."

The Paladin looks at him and asks "With who?"

 

[hong]

*beats David Argall with a stick*

 

[Mark Chance]

Improve on me!

Nonsense! Everything I post is sublime!

The amazing thing is this: I posted the same joke to a few D&D/RPG related mailing lists. A few people actually began to discuss whether or not the scenario was realistic, what with paladins not being able to lie and all.