Guards Guards - Burn Them

“People won't stand for it, I said,” said Colon, ignoring this. “You'll see. They'll march on the palace, and what will the dragon do then, eh?”

“Burn 'em all,” said Nobby promptly.

Colon looked puzzled. “It wouldn't do that, would it?” he said.

“Don't see what's to prevent it, do you?” said Nobby. He glanced out of the doorway. “He was a good lad, that boy. Used to run errands for my grandad. Who'd have thought he'd go around with a dragon on his chest ...”

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Guards Guards - p269