“I had this list here somewhere,” said the figure. “Let’s see, now. Oh, yes. I command you—thee, I mean—to, ah, grant me three wishes. Yes. I want mastery of the kingdoms of the world, I want to meet the most beautiful woman who has ever lived, and I want to live for ever.” He gave Rincewind an encouraging look. “All that?” said Rincewind. “Yes.” “Oh, no problem,” said Rincewind sarcastically. “And then I get the rest of the day off, right?”
