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The Tesephone leapt forward, slipped past the Dorna, tautened the line between herself and the Dorna, was arrested by the line, and then, smoothly, forcefully, began to draw against it, giving impetus to her fellow. - (Avengers of Gor, Chapter 53, Sentence #275)

"The longboat is midway between the mothership and the forward ships," said Thurnock. "Now, lads," I called down, "we will see if you row faster for your lives than the foe for his pay". I then slashed my hand downward, and the keleustes brought his mallet down on the great drum. The Tesephone leapt forward, slipped past the Dorna, tautened the line between herself and the Dorna, was arrested by the line, and then, smoothly, forcefully, began to draw against it, giving impetus to her fellow. At the same time, the rowers of the Dorna bent to their oars, and the Dorna, partly towed, partly under its own power, fell into place behind the Tesephone. The enemy had not anticipated the suddenness of our motion, as we stole a start, nor, I think, understood the speed which we could achieve, even with the imperfect condition of the Dorna. We profited, as well, from the confusion and delay attendant on recovering their Admiral. - (Avengers of Gor)