Twoflower in The Colour of Magic?

Question

I'm reading The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett, and I have a question. It is clearly established at the beginning of the novel that the only person who can communicate with Twoflower is Rincewind, and the only language they share is the obscure Trob language. However, later on in the book, Twoflower can be seen communicating easily with various other characters, like Hrun, Tethis, and I think the dragon rider people. It seems like his complete inability to communicate with the average Disc residents was just forgotten after he left Ankh-Morpork.

I haven't actually finished the book yet. Is this explained later, am I overlooking something, or is this a plot hole?

Answer 1

I've wondered the same thing myself. In my opinion it is indeed a plothole and not the only one. In the first two books Sir Terry is quite firmly establishing the laws of magic but soon after he loses them. As his writing matures the Discworld universe becomes just a bit more flexible.

Answer 2

The answer is simple; Hrun and Tethis are fluent in Trob.

Answer 3

Twoflower

Answer 4

it's because twoflower has certain standards how a tourist should behave ;)

in the beginning he plays it perfectly, but later he - after decided that he'd made a lasting impression - let it drop.

Answer 5

It's simply a plot hole.

Answer 6

its because you are blind