Book 15. (7 results) Rogue of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 6 | 28 | Eventually, after several days of uneasy encampments, the haruspexes of Port Olni, Ti and Ar, meeting on a truce ground, had determined, by taking the auspices, read from the liver and entrails of slaughtered verr, that it was propitious for both armies to withdraw. |
| 6 | 29 | In this sense, no honor, on either side, was sacrificed. |
| 6 | 30 | The readings on these auspices had been challenged only by haruspexes of Vonda and Cos. |
| 6 | 31 | It was generally understood, or felt, that neither the Salerian Confederation nor the city of Ar desired a full-scale conflict. |
| 6 | 32 | Vonda, it was clearly understood, conspiring with Cos, had initiated hostilities. |
| 6 | 33 | In burning and sacking Vonda Ar had, for most practical purposes, satisfied its sense of military propriety. |
| 6 | 34 | Similarly, in stopping the advance of the troops of Ar, the Salerian Confederation could feel that it had maintained its own respect. |
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Eventually, after several days of uneasy encampments, the haruspexes of Port Olni, Ti and Ar, meeting on a truce ground, had determined, by taking the auspices, read from the liver and entrails of slaughtered verr, that it was propitious for both armies to withdraw.
In this sense, no honor, on either side, was sacrificed.
The readings on these auspices had been challenged only by haruspexes of Vonda and Cos.
It was generally understood, or felt, that neither the Salerian Confederation nor the city of Ar desired a full-scale conflict.
Vonda, it was clearly understood, conspiring with Cos, had initiated hostilities.
In burning and sacking Vonda Ar had, for most practical purposes, satisfied its sense of military propriety.
Similarly, in stopping the advance of the troops of Ar, the Salerian Confederation could feel that it had maintained its own respect.
- (Rogue of Gor, Chapter )