Book 21. (1 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 19 | 27 | "Such skill View more quotes about seems">seems impossible," said Boabissia. |
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Book 21. (7 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 19 | 24 | The theory is not only that it is well to practice the draw frequently, as the first to draw may be the first to strike, but also to be familiar with it on a daily basis lest its parameters alter from time to time, due to such things as contractions and swellings of the leather, these having to do with temperature and moisture. |
| 19 | 25 | Less obviously, but more deviously, the blade could be tightened, or even fastened, in the sheath by an enemy, by such means as a tiny wooden shim or plug, or a fine wire looped below the hilt. |
| 19 | 26 | The practicing of the draw, and the associated testing of sheath resistance, is a small, but seldom neglected detail, in the practice of arms. |
| 19 | 27 | "Such skill seems impossible," said Boabissia. |
| 19 | 28 | "Who is there who could have done such a thing?" "Some warriors could have done it," I said. |
| 19 | 29 | "Many red savages could have done it". |
| 19 | 30 | "But who is about here?" asked Boabissia. |
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The theory is not only that it is well to practice the draw frequently, as the first to draw may be the first to strike, but also to be familiar with it on a daily basis lest its parameters alter from time to time, due to such things as contractions and swellings of the leather, these having to do with temperature and moisture.
Less obviously, but more deviously, the blade could be tightened, or even fastened, in the sheath by an enemy, by such means as a tiny wooden shim or plug, or a fine wire looped below the hilt.
The practicing of the draw, and the associated testing of sheath resistance, is a small, but seldom neglected detail, in the practice of arms.
"Such skill seems impossible," said Boabissia.
"Who is there who could have done such a thing?" "Some warriors could have done it," I said.
"Many red savages could have done it".
"But who is about here?" asked Boabissia.
- (Mercenaries of Gor)