Book 16. (7 results) Guardsman of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 20 | 598 | Slavers, of course, approve of such platforms because they make free women easier to apprehend. |
| 20 | 599 | It takes time to remove them. |
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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.
Slavers, of course, approve of such platforms because they make free women easier to apprehend.
It takes time to remove them.
- (Guardsman of Gor, Chapter )