Book 16. (7 results) Guardsman of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 591 | This sort of thing seems to me to be a bit silly. |
| 20 | 592 | But then what does a man know about such things? An advantage of this cumbersome arrangement is the protection of the hose and slippers in foul weather. |
| 20 | 593 | A disadvantage is the impediment given to movement. |
| 20 | 594 | When a city is under attack these platforms are usually discarded, and quickly. |
| 20 | 595 | In such a situation few women will choose measured, stately movement over a chance to scurry, however awkwardly, however gracelessly, to a defensive bastion. |
| 20 | 596 | More than one free woman has been taken trying to free herself from such platforms, or has been tripped by them, or slowed, perhaps dragging one, absurdly enough, behind her, still attached to an ankle. |
| 20 | 597 | Fashion, on any world, doubtless has its hazards. |
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This sort of thing seems to me to be a bit silly.
But then what does a man know about such things? An advantage of this cumbersome arrangement is the protection of the hose and slippers in foul weather.
A disadvantage is the impediment given to movement.
When a city is under attack these platforms are usually discarded, and quickly.
In such a situation few women will choose measured, stately movement over a chance to scurry, however awkwardly, however gracelessly, to a defensive bastion.
More than one free woman has been taken trying to free herself from such platforms, or has been tripped by them, or slowed, perhaps dragging one, absurdly enough, behind her, still attached to an ankle.
Fashion, on any world, doubtless has its hazards.
- (Guardsman of Gor, Chapter )