Book 4. (7 results) Nomads of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 2 | 133 | I View more quotes about gathered">gathered that this was ostentation. |
| 2 | 134 | Actually I was later to learn that the jeweled belt is worn to incite envy and accrue enemies; its purpose is to encourage attack, that the owner may try the skill of his weapons, that he need not tire himself seeking for foes. |
| 2 | 135 | I knew, though, from the belt, though I first misread its purpose, that the owner was of the Paravaci, the Rich People, richest of the wagon dwellers. |
| 2 | 136 | "Tal!" I called, lifting my hand, palm inward, in Gorean greeting. |
| 2 | 137 | As one man the four riders unstrapped their lances. |
| 2 | 138 | "I am Tarl Cabot," I called. |
| 2 | 139 | "I come in peace". |
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I gathered that this was ostentation.
Actually I was later to learn that the jeweled belt is worn to incite envy and accrue enemies; its purpose is to encourage attack, that the owner may try the skill of his weapons, that he need not tire himself seeking for foes.
I knew, though, from the belt, though I first misread its purpose, that the owner was of the Paravaci, the Rich People, richest of the wagon dwellers.
"Tal!" I called, lifting my hand, palm inward, in Gorean greeting.
As one man the four riders unstrapped their lances.
"I am Tarl Cabot," I called.
"I come in peace".
- (Nomads of Gor)