Reaper Man

Reaper Man (Terry Pratchett)
- Highlight Loc. 713-15  | Added on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 08:26 AM

“What is this thing, anyway?” said the Dean, inspecting the implement in his hands. “It’s called a shovel,” said the Senior Wrangler. “I’ve seen the gardeners use them. You stick the sharp end in the ground. Then it gets a bit technical.”
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Reaper Man (Terry Pratchett)
- Highlight Loc. 1080-86  | Added on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 08:55 AM

The Chief Priest moved a little closer. “I think I could be strong enough to master and defeat just a little snare,” he said. “I haven’t felt like this since Mrs. Cake was one of my flock.” “Mrs. Cake? What’s a Mrs. Cake?” “You have…ghastly Things from the Dungeon Dimensions and things, yes? Terrible hazards of your ungodly profession?” said the Chief Priest. “Yes.” “We have someone called Mrs. Cake.” Ridcully gave him an enquiring look. “Don’t ask,” said the priest, shuddering. “Just be grateful you’ll never have to find out.” Ridcully silently passed him the brandy.