Guido Reni St Joseph
Francois Boucher Shepherd and Shepherdess Reposing
new helmet my mate Cuddy made me, sir. Hah! People can't say, there go stupid troll. They have to say, who that goodlooking military troll there, acting-constable already, great future behind him, he got Destiny written all over him like writing.'
Vimes digested of the Watch . . . that is, most of the Watch—'
'Hold on a minute,' said Colon, 'here comes his lordship.'
The clop of hooves and the rattle of harness signalled the approach of Lord Vetinari's carriage.
Carrot glanced around at it. Then he looked at it again. And looked up.this. Detritus beamed at him.'And where is Sergeant Colon?''Here, Captain Vimes.''I need a best man, Fred.''Right, sir. I'll get Corporal Carrot. He's just checking the roofs—''Fred! I've known you more than twenty years! Good grief, all you have to do is stand there. Fred, you're good at that!'Carrot appeared at the trot.'Sorry I'm late, Captain Vimes. Er. We really wanted this to be a surprise—''What? What sort of surprise?'Carrot fished in his pouch. 'Well, captain . . . on behalf