Interesting Times

According to the history books. However, in common with every other young student, Rincewind had hopefully looked up 'figgin' in the dictionary and found it was 'a small bun with currants in it'. This meant that either the language had changed a little over the years, or that there really was some horrifying aspect to suspending a man alongside a teacake.

A dismal prospect, especially when the horses keep sinking.

When you're on a desert island, your appetites can become a bit confused.

Much later, Rincewind had to have therapy for this. It involved a pretty woman, a huge plate of potatoes and a big stick with a nail in it.

'Your feet shall be cut off and be buried several yards from your body so your ghost won't walk.'

Except on posters with legends like 'Wanted - Dedd'.

The only sound the Horde had ever heard in temples was people shouting 'Infidel! He has stolen the Jewelled Eye of - your wife is a big hippo!'

'Friendly stab', as it is formally known.