M is for Mandolin

: a small pear shaped stringed instrument

“Only music will tame the savage beast,” Mallory reckoned as the bothered oxen began stampeding toward the campsite, “fetch me my mandolin!” Her lackey rummaged through the tents and tossed Mallory her weapon of choice. She immediately began to play a lullaby sweeter than a wafflecone breeze. Mallory would regret not choosing the crossbow.