Things were simpler then. And also very, very stupid.

“Yes," said the skull. "Quit while you're a head, that's what I say.”

“Death stood alone, watching the wheat dance in the wind. Of course, it was only…”

“His mouth said: "Would you like to have dinner tonight?" For just the skin of a…”

“And that's what I don't like about magic, Captain. 'cos it's *magic*. You can't…”