“The Commander of the Watch leads the procession in full dress uniform. It’s an ancient custom.” “Me? Walk in front of everyone?” “Indeed. Very . . . civic. As I’m sure you recall. It demonstrates the friendly alliance between the University and the civil government which, I may say, seems to consist of their promising to do anything we ask provided we promise not to ask them to do anything. Anyway, it is your duty. Tradition decrees it. And Lady Sybil has agreed to see to it that you are there with a crisp bright shining morning face.” Vimes took a deep breath. “You asked my wife?”
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