#some things you have to do
“This king,” said Mort, as a forest zipped beneath them, “is he good or bad?”
I NEVER CONCERN MYSELF WITH SUCH THINGS, said Death. HE’S NO WORSE THAN ANY OTHER KING, I IMAGINE.
“Does he have people put to death?” said Mort, and remembering who he was talking to added, “Saving y'honor’s presence, of course.”
SOMETIMES. THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO, WHEN YOU’RE A KING.
Terry Pratchett, Mort