'I suppose it makes sense from the goat's point of view. At least it does walk out,' said Angua.
'How did you know about this?'
'Oh, you pick up all sorts of odds and ends of stuff in the Watch.'
'I've got a lot to learn, I can see,' said Cheery. 'I never thought you had to carry bits of blanket, for a start!'
'It's special equipment if you're dealing with the undead.'
'Well, I knew about garlic and vampires. Anything holy works on vampires. What else works on werewolves?'
'Sorry?' said Angua, who was still thinking about the golem.
'I've got a silver mail vest which I promised my family I'd wear, but is anything else good for werewolves?'
'A gin and tonic's always welcome,' said Angua distantly.
'Angua?'
'Hmm? Yes? What?'
'Someone told me there was a werewolf in the Watchl I can't believe that!'
Angua stopped and stared down at her.
'I mean, sooner or later the wolf comes through,' said Cheery. 'I'm surprised Commander Vimes allows it.'
'There is a werewolf in the Watch, yes,' said Angua.
'I knew there was something odd about Constable Visit.'
Angua's jaw dropped.
'He always looks hungry,' said Cheery. 'And he's got that odd smile all the time. I know a werewolf when I see one.'
'He does look a bit hungry, that's true,' said Angua. She couldn't think of anything else to say.
'Well, I'm going to be keeping my distance!'
'Fine,' said Angua.
'Angua...'
'Yes?'
'Why do you wear your badge on a collar round your neck?'
'What? Oh. Well... so it's always handy. You know. In any circumstances.'
'Do I need to do that?'
'I shouldn't think so.'
Mr Sock jumped. 'Dorfl, you damn stupid lump! Never sneak up behind a man on the bacon slicer! I've told you that before! Try to make some noise when you move, damn you!' The golem held up its slate, which said:
TONIGHT I CANNOT WORK.
'What's this? The bacon slicer never asks for time off!'