Chapter 1: The Watchmen's Academy
* Samuel Vimes, Commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, receives a message from the King inviting him to send a Watchman to the Watchmen's Academy in Quirm.
* Vimes chooses Constable Carrot Ironfoundersson, a six-foot-tall dwarf, to attend the Academy.
* Carrot is a skilled and idealistic young officer, but he is also naive and unworldly.
Example: Vimes' office is filled with maps and rotting fruit, reflecting his chaotic and pragmatic nature.
Chapter 2: Quirm
* Carrot travels to Quirm, a bustling city known for its sausages and its ruthless thieves.
* He arrives at the Watchmen's Academy and meets his fellow students, including Angua von Überwald, a female werewolf, and Gaspode the talking dog.
* The Academy is run by a stern and enigmatic Commandant, Lord Rust.
Example: Carrot's naivety is apparent when he believes a street urchin's claim that a "Big Dog" is terrorizing the city, only to discover it is actually Gaspode.
Chapter 3: The Exam
* The students are subjected to a series of rigorous exams designed to test their skills and character.
* Carrot excels in physical and practical exercises, but struggles with academic subjects.
* Angua and Gaspode prove to be formidable allies, helping Carrot overcome challenges.
Example: Carrot's ability to negotiate with the troll under the bridge demonstrates his practical intelligence.
Chapter 4: The Watchmen's Oath
* Carrot faces a moral dilemma when he discovers that Lord Rust is involved in a plot to assassinate the King.
* He must choose between loyalty to the Academy and loyalty to the Crown.
* With Angua and Gaspode's help, Carrot exposes Rust's treachery and saves the King's life.
Example: Carrot's decision to uncover Rust's plot reflects his unwavering commitment to justice, even when it puts him in danger.
Chapter 5: Return to Ankh-Morpork
* Carrot returns to Ankh-Morpork as a graduate of the Watchmen's Academy.
* He is now a highly skilled and respected officer, and his idealism has been tempered by experience.
* Carrot's return helps to professionalize the City Watch and inspires his fellow Watchmen to uphold the highest standards of conduct.
Example: Carrot's influence on the Watch is evident when they respond to a disturbance with calm efficiency, much to the surprise of the local residents.