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The masters had not separated out the illicit prisoners from the genuine prisoners, rearranging the chains, but, as Tupita had expected, had simply sent those links which contained any illicit prisoners from the camp. - (Dancer of Gor, Chapter 25, Sentence #84)

The auspices had been taken yesterday. Apparently, as the guards had conjectured, they had been adjudged "favorable". That being the case it seemed likely the links would soon be returning to the camp. The masters had not separated out the illicit prisoners from the genuine prisoners, rearranging the chains, but, as Tupita had expected, had simply sent those links which contained any illicit prisoners from the camp. This decision may have been motivated, in part, it seemed, by an understanding that the auspices were to be soon taken, and would be likely to be "favorable," as the councils in Venna were eager to get on with the repair of the walls. Shackling which is closed by hammers, of course, as was that of most of the black chain, is not as easily changed as lock shackling, responsive to keys. Two days ago, aediles had come to the camp to inspect the chains. - (Dancer of Gor)