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In more prosperous areas, generally farther from the waterfront and the warehouse district, metal locks, answering to metal keys, are more common. - (Mariners of Gor, Chapter 37, Sentence #783)

In some dwellings, of a somewhat better sort, such as mine, the signature-knot fastening is combined with a latch or bolt arrangement, in which the drawing of a latch string, put through a small hole in the door, moves the latch or bolt. When one is absent, or within and, say, expecting company, the latch string may be left free, outside the door. When one wishes, one draws the latch string within, which prevents the door from being opened, except from the inside. In more prosperous areas, generally farther from the waterfront and the warehouse district, metal locks, answering to metal keys, are more common. Some of these locks are massive, with corresponding keys. Indeed, the keys might function as weapons. Callias undid his knot, drew the latch string, freeing the latch, and opened the door. - (Mariners of Gor)