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'''Herbert "Leggy" Gaskin''' was one of the members of the old [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch|Night Watch]]. His funeral was just before the events of [[Book:Guards! Guards!|Guards! Guards!]]. His widow receives a small pension from [[Samuel Vimes|Sam Vimes]].
'''Herbert "Leggy" Gaskin''' was one of the members of the old [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch|Night Watch]]. His funeral was just before the events of [[Book:Guards! Guards!|Guards! Guards!]]. His widow receives a small pension from [[Samuel Vimes|Sam Vimes]].


The nickname Leggy was first mentioned in[[Book:Men at Arms|Men at Arms]] and subsequently in [[Book:Night Watch|Night Watch]], and might refer to his tendency to chase criminals. His death happened when he actually caught up with a criminal he chased. ''Remember Gaskin'' instantly became a slogan for the watchmen to remind each other that chasing criminals was out of the question.
The nickname Leggy was first mentioned in [[Book:Men at Arms|Men at Arms]] and subsequently in [[Book:Night Watch|Night Watch]], and might refer to his tendency to chase criminals. His death happened when he actually caught up with a criminal he chased. ''Remember Gaskin'' instantly became a slogan for the watchmen to remind each other that chasing criminals was out of the question.


In Night Watch, he is one of the Treacle Mine Road Watchmen to cross Keel's Line, and agree to take part in the [[Glorious Revolution|revolution]] against [[Lord Winder]].
In Night Watch, he is one of the Treacle Mine Road Watchmen to cross Keel's Line, and agree to take part in the [[Glorious Revolution|revolution]] against [[Lord Winder]].

Revision as of 07:06, 30 March 2014

Herbert Gaskin
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Name Herbert Gaskin
Race Human
Age At least 50ish
Occupation Member of the Night Watch
Physical appearance
Residence Ankh-Morpork
Death
Parents
Relatives
Children
Marital Status Married to Mrs. Gaskin
Appearances
Books
Cameos Guards! Guards! (mentioned), Men at Arms (mentioned), Night Watch (mentioned)


Herbert "Leggy" Gaskin was one of the members of the old Night Watch. His funeral was just before the events of Guards! Guards!. His widow receives a small pension from Sam Vimes.

The nickname Leggy was first mentioned in Men at Arms and subsequently in Night Watch, and might refer to his tendency to chase criminals. His death happened when he actually caught up with a criminal he chased. Remember Gaskin instantly became a slogan for the watchmen to remind each other that chasing criminals was out of the question.

In Night Watch, he is one of the Treacle Mine Road Watchmen to cross Keel's Line, and agree to take part in the revolution against Lord Winder.

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