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* Vimes's refusal to [[Bond One-Liner|celebrate]] after killing {{spoiler|Angua's brother}}, because 'that would make it murder'. |
* Vimes's refusal to [[Bond One-Liner|celebrate]] after killing {{spoiler|Angua's brother}}, because 'that would make it murder'. |
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** The mere fact that he pulled off this, given that the victim was a ''{{spoiler|werewolf}}'', further highlights Vimes' [[ |
** The mere fact that he pulled off this, given that the victim was a ''{{spoiler|werewolf}}'', further highlights Vimes' [[badass]]itude. |
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** Hey, he manages to kill '''two''' werewolves with his bare hands, in quick succession, '''after going over a bloody waterfall'''. That. Is. Badass. |
** Hey, he manages to kill '''two''' werewolves with his bare hands, in quick succession, '''after going over a bloody waterfall'''. That. Is. Badass. |
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* Detritus's refusal to [[Just Following Orders|just follow orders]]. Is it any wonder why Vimes calls him "One of his finest officers"? |
* Detritus's refusal to [[Just Following Orders|just follow orders]]. Is it any wonder why Vimes calls him "One of his finest officers"? |
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{{quote|'''Inigo:''' I only have two hands...}} |
{{quote|'''Inigo:''' I only have two hands...}} |
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* Vimes's prediction that by the time they get to Bonk, the six dead men will have multiplied via the rumor mill into thirty and a dog. He was accurate down to the dog. |
* Vimes's prediction that by the time they get to Bonk, the six dead men will have multiplied via the rumor mill into thirty and a dog. He was accurate down to the dog. |
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* Just about any of Vimes' fights in this |
* Just about any of Vimes' fights in this book—the one in the tree was especially good, especially when you realize that Vimes is ''beating up werewolves, bare handed''. |
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* Gavin attacks Wolfgang, despite knowing that the bastard has just beaten a guy who can floor ''trolls''. |
* Gavin attacks Wolfgang, despite knowing that the bastard has just beaten a guy who can floor ''trolls''. |
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* "''This'' is how you win a dogfight!" - Gaspode the Wonder Dog, living up to his name |
* "''This'' is how you win a dogfight!" - Gaspode the Wonder Dog, living up to his name |