The Terry Pratchett Thread: For the sake of prisoners and the flight of birds

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The Something Awful Forums > The Finer Arts > The Book Barn > The Terry Pratchett Thread: For the sake of prisoners and the flight of birds

Eela6: May 25, 2007; Shredded Hen

Calenth posted:

"twelve and a half percent," the historical rate of usury.

I think you're reading too much into it. I assumed it was a straight-up homage to Long John Silver.

Treasure Island - "Pieces of Eight!"

1/8 = 12.5% = "Pieces of Eight".

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