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The first section of the book introduces the reader to most of the main character's and the setting that all of the events will later involve. We find Corporal Carrot, a recent recruit ot the Night Watch of Ankh-Morpork writing home to his Dwarvish parents (although he is not a dwarf himself), about the recent events at the City Watch.

Corporal Carrot was an orphan when he was found by the Dwarf miners high in the mountains, and since coming to the city writes home religiously every week, sending money and news of his activities. His letter introduces his other friends in the Watch (Captain Vimes, Sergeant colon and Nobby Nobs), and the idea that Vimes is about to step down as Captain as he is about to be married and become a 'Gentleman of Leisure'. Carrot's letter also includes that...