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== [[Literature]] == |
== [[Literature]] == |
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** In ''[[Guards! Guards!]]'' by [[Terry Pratchett]], Carrot reacts to the story of Leggy Gaskin's death by saying flatly "That shouldn't happen." When Sergeant Colon, rain streaming down his face, says "But it does," Carrot is unmoved. "But it shouldn't." Carrot's actions over the next few books make him King in all but name. Deaths in the line of duty become rare for watchmen. |
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** And speaking of Death - {{smallcaps|''King'' of this trope}}. |
** And speaking of Death - {{smallcaps|''King'' of this trope}}. |
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* From ''The Far Side of the Stars'', a novel in David Drake's ''[[RCN Series]]'' series: Adele Mundy is ambushed on the street. Three in front, eight in back. "I have the ones behind," her aide Tovera murmured. |
* From ''The Far Side of the Stars'', a novel in David Drake's ''[[RCN Series]]'' series: Adele Mundy is ambushed on the street. Three in front, eight in back. "I have the ones behind," her aide Tovera murmured. |
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