The Color of Magic Close to the Edge / Chapter 14 Summary

How It All Goes Down

  • Death sits in his garden running a whetstone over his scythe.
  • Fate pops in for a visit and to task Death with collecting Rincewind's soul after his inevitable death.
  • Death claims he's too busy today, what with the plague in Pseudopolis. Besides, he can't be cheated forever since all men must die. So what's the hurry?
  • Fate leaves in a huff, stating again that Rincewind will most certainly, absolutely, definitely, and inescapably die.
  • Death continues to sharpen the scythe. Then he mounts his horse to ride toward his thankless job.