The black figure looked around. He saw no sign of anyone watching him and proceeded with the assignment. There was a moment's pause at the front door for him to locate a small canister of oil in his equipment pouch with which he touched the door hinges and waited a few seconds on each set in turn. He then produced a small lock pick from his velvet bandolier belt and spent a few seconds poking the keyhole with it. The door opened with no sound at all.
He paused for effect and then slowly walked to the far end of the room. It was a very smooth walk, especially smooth as there was no sound of footsteps. How to walk perfectly silently was the very first lesson that was taught in The Guild of Non Negotiable Contribution. The second lesson (which some dare to argue should be the first) was never, in any circumstance, enter by the front door.
The first blow hit the back of his head and brought him down to his knees. He furiously blinked away the red spots in his eyes. The second blow was enough to knock him forwards so that he was now squatting on the floor on his hands and knees, completely stunned.
"Well, now they're getting desperate" Willikins sighed dramatically and picked at the ends of his fingers. He began to press at the new dents in his silver serving tray.
"They normally send you down the chimney" Willikins pointed towards the fireplace and kicked the hearth. There was a heavy metal shuddering which sprang a vicious looking spike upwards, looking for a fresh set of bowels.
"If Lady Sybill ever hears about this, she's likely to…. Give you money" Willikins spat into a handkerchief. He was far too cultured to merely spit on the carpet and rub it in with his foot, like Sir Vimes is so fond of doing whenever a subject displeases him. The Vimes household had very squelchy carpets.
"Nnngh"
Willikins dusted his hands "Look, if you crawl yourself down to the scullery I'll get George to draw you a hot bath" He pointed towards the front door. "Round the back to the tradesman's entrance of course… and ask him to dress those nasty bumps on the head you have there"
"Nnnnngh"
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