An Assassin, a real Assassin had to look like one-black clothes, hood,…

Terry Pratchett
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An Assassin, a real Assassin had to look like one-black clothes, hood, boots, and all. If they could wear any clothes, any disguise, then what could anyone do but spend all day in a small room with a loaded crossbow pointed at the door? ✨ Terry Pratchett (2002). Night watch, Doubleday UK
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An Assassin, a real Assassin had to look like one-black clothes, hood, boots, and all. If they could wear any clothes, any disguise, then what could anyone do but spend all day in a small room with a loaded crossbow pointed at the door? ✨ Terry Pratchett (2002). Night watch, Doubleday UK

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