Nobby gave the dripping finery a jaundiced look. “Doesn’t look that old to me,” he said. “It looks new. What’re them fat saggy things on that shield?” “Those are the royal hippos of Ankh,” said the man proudly. “Reminders of our noble heritage.” “How long have we had a noble heritage, then?” said Nobby. “Since yesterday, of course.” “You can’t have a heritage in a day,” said Carrot. “It has to last a long time.”
