Since then he had expressed some regret about it and now look where he is. Pissing off the terfling and her terfs. So proud of him.

So the Crown could 'arrest' a ship and draw it into their service for a limited time.

Why could i see Vetinari doing similar in Ankh-Morpork? The old Ankhian tradition of absorbing the raiders.

Agreed!

Its a toss up of the witches and city watch but I love how Ankh-Morpork is not just a city, it's a character. And it's as contrarian as any other character.

Also will just point out... I am very sure there's furry artwork detailing one way you can 'sleep' with your truncheon... (can't say if there'd be any with Angua in though)

Also, yes. Terry was not perfect. But he did one thing many authors find difficult and he grew too. Its part of the reason I love his works so damn much. If it makes me uncomfortable and question my feelings, its working.

Exactly!

I like Vimes and I think if anyone is staunchly ACAB despite his job, it's him and he knows it. He knows how coppers are and will be and watches them carefully but most of all, he watches himself.

Even so he grows in these books and I do cringe a little at him but also cheer him on.

Not even joking, I'm still early in and so many moments are so close to the damn knuckle, its scraping them.

Its also putting some beloved characters in an extremely bad light. I can feel Terry looking at me, asking if I've really understood what I'm hearing.

Gavle goat! Gavle goat! Gavle goat!

Also Justified and Ancient... Tammy Wynette said yes. To these mad lads. I'd say yes too.