fillings...

i had to get two new fillings today. actually, they were two old fillings that had to get redone because the first ones were done poorly. so much for getting cheap dental work from your dad's friend's friend's brother.

the worst part-- ok, the two shots of anesthesia were pretty bad-- was the complete numbness of the tongue and lip... i had to skip lunch so i wouldn't accidentally bite my tongue off.

aside from the starvation, double-stabbing in the mouth and extra drooling; i got two free movie tickets from my dentist. her monthly newsletter contained a riddle with an offer for the passes to the first person to respond with the correct answer.

A dozen Royals gathered round,
Entertained by two who clowned.
Each King there had servants ten,
Though none of them were also men.
The lowest servant sometimes might,
Defeat the King in a fair fight.
A weapon stout, a priceless jewel,
The beat of life, a farmer's tool.

What am I?