"It was evidence brought against Callisthenes in Port Cos five years ago by Callimachus," said Tasdron, "which cost him an early promotion, a matter of minor peculation".
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"Such things are not unknown," said Callimachus, "but I chose not to accept them in my command".
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"I understand," I said.
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I had a respect for caste honor.
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Honor was honor, in small things as well as great.
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Indeed, how can one practice honor in great things, if not in small things? "And later," said Tasdron, "it was the testimonies of Callisthenes which resulted in Callimachus' loss of command".
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"He did his duty, as I had done mine, earlier," said Callimachus.
"It was evidence brought against Callisthenes in Port Cos five years ago by Callimachus," said Tasdron, "which cost him an early promotion, a matter of minor peculation".
"Such things are not unknown," said Callimachus, "but I chose not to accept them in my command".
"I understand," I said.
I had a respect for caste honor.
Honor was honor, in small things as well as great.
Indeed, how can one practice honor in great things, if not in small things? "And later," said Tasdron, "it was the testimonies of Callisthenes which resulted in Callimachus' loss of command".
"He did his duty, as I had done mine, earlier," said Callimachus.
- (Rogue of Gor, Chapter )