Sir Henry Raeburn Boy And Rabbit

Sir Henry Raeburn Boy And RabbitJean Fragonard Young Girl ReadingJean Fragonard The Stolen Kiss
Vetinari put down a piece of paper on one of the piles, and picked up another.
'You are still here, Dr Cruces.'
'I can assure you, m'Lord, that—'
'I'm sure you can. I'm sure'Certainly, m'Lord,' said the Assassin, glumly. 'But—'
Noon began.
Noon in Ankh-Morpork took some time, since twelve o'clock was established by consensus. Generally, the first bell to start was that one in the Teachers' Guild, in response to the universal prayers of its members. Then the water clock on the Temple of Small Gods would trigger the big bronze gong. The you can. There is one question that intrigues me, however.''M'Lord?''Why was it in your Guild House to be stolen? I had been given to understand it had been destroyed. I'm quite sure I gave orders.'This was the question the Assassin had been hoping would not be asked. But the Patrician was good at that game.'Er. We – that is, my predecessor - thought it should serve as a warning and an example.'The Patrician looked up and smiled brightly.'Capital!' he said. 'I have always had a great belief in the effectiveness of examples. So I am sure you'll be able to sort this out with minimum inconvenience all round.'