Rudolf Ernst The Perfume Maker

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you've learned a lot from Cap— Commander Vimes, captain.'
'Sir. My father always said I was a quick learner, sir.'
'Perhaps the think again.' Carrot brightened up. 'It's a bit like being a guard, really. When you need us, you really need us. And when you don't . . . well, best if we just walk around the streets and shout All's Well. Providing all is well, of course.'
'Captain Carrot,' said Lord Vetinari, 'because we understand one another so well, and I think we do understand one another . . . there is something I'd like to show you. Come this way.'
He led the way into the throne room, which was, empty at this time of day. As hecity does need a king, though. Have you considered that?''Like a fish needs a . . . er . . . a thing that doesn't work underwater, sir.''Yet a king can appeal to the emotions of his subjects, captain. In . . . very much the same way as you did recently, I understand.''Yes, sir. But what will he do next day? You can't treat people like puppet dolls. No, sir. Mr Vimes always said a man has got to know his limitations. If there was a king, then the best thing he could do would be to get on with a decent day's work—''Indeed.''But if there was some pressing need . . . then perhaps he'd