Defecta!
Funny in what way, exactly?
The object of my infection
Will change my complexion
From white to rosy red…
A proper explanation of who Vetinari is should also mention that he’s very, very good at his job. If Pratchett has Vetinari making some observation about human nature, one may take it as a given that Pratchett himself believes that observation to be true.
Believed. 