Friday, March 20, 2009

Jack Vettriano The Missing Man I

Jack Vettriano The Missing Man IJack Vettriano The Man in the MirrorJack Vettriano The Main AttractionJack Vettriano The Mad Hairdresser studyJack Vettriano The Letter
rope, but only assassins of the third grade may use it as one of the three options, sir.'
'You are sure of that, are you?'
'Sir.'
'You wouldn't like to reconsider?' You could have used the examiner's voice to grease a wagon.
'Sir, no, sir.'
'Very well.' Teppic relaxed. The back of his tunic was sticking to him, chilly with sweat.
'Now, I the Guild's widows and orphans fund, or it would be retrieved from his dead body. The bond looked a bit dog-eared, but he couldn't see any bloodstains on it.
He checked his knives, adjusted his swordbelt, glanced behind him, and set off at a gentle trot.
At least this was a bit of luck. The student lore said there were only half a dozen routes used during the testwant you to proceed at your own pace towards the Street of Book-keepers,' said Mericet evenly, 'obeying all signs and so forth. I will meet you in the room under the gong tower at the junction with Audit Alley. And - take this, if you please.' He handed Teppic a small envelope. Teppic handed over a receipt. Then Mericet stepped into the pool of shade beside a chimney pot, and disappeared. So much for the ceremony. Teppic took a few deep breaths and tipped the envelope's contents into his hand. It was a Guild bond for ten thousand Ankh-Morpork dollars, made out to 'Bearer'. It was an impressive document, surmounted with the Guild seal of the double-cross and the cloaked dagger. Well, no going back now. He'd taken the money. Either he'd survive, in which case of course he'd traditionally donate the money to

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