The Tezuman priests have a sophisticated calendar and an advanced horology," quoted Rincewind. "Ah," said Eric, "Good." "No," said Rincewind patiently. "It means time measurement." "Oh.

The hippo of recollection stirred in the muddy waters of the mind.

The Auditors fluttered anxiously. And, as always happens in their species when something goes radically wrong and needs fixing instantly, they settled down to try to work how who was to blame.

I grow as many of our vegetables as I can, because my granddad was a professional gardener, and it's in the blood.

It was sad music. But it waved its sadness like a battle flag. It said the universe had done all it could, but you were still alive.

I MAY HAVE ALLOWED MYSELF SOME FLICKER OF EMOTION IN THE RECENT PAST, said Death, BUT I CAN GIVE IT UP ANY TIME I LIKE.

Ninety percent of most magic merely consists of knowing one extra fact.