Anton Raath

“She had found them lodgings in The Shades, an ancient part of the city whose inhabitants were largely nocturnal and never inquired about one another’s business because curiosity not only killed the cat but threw it in the river with weights tied to its feet.”
― Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

“Um, women aren’t allowed in,” said Esk. Granny stopped in the doorway. Her shoulders rose. She turned around very slowly. “What did you say?” she said. “Did these old ears deceive me, and don’t say they did because they didn’t.” “Sorry,” said Esk. “Force of habit.” “I can see you’ve been getting ideas below your station,”
― Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

“It had the thick texture of authentic Ankh water – too stiff to drink, too runny to plough.”
― Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

“The storm walked around the hills on legs of lightning, shouting and grumbling.”
― Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites