One of the Council of Elders shook his head.  “It’s too late to burn anyone at the stake today,” he said, and there was a mutter of disappointment from the townspeople.  “We will burn Count Olaf at the stake right after breakfast,” he continued.  “All uptown residents should bring flaming torches, and all downtown residents should bring wood for kindling and some sort of healthy snack.  See you tomorrow.”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village – Lemony Snicket