Such notching, I knew, is usually done to the ears of thieves; a second offense is normally punished by the loss of the right hand; a third offense by the removal of the left hand and both feet.
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There are few thieves, incidentally, on Gor.
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I have heard, though, there is a caste of Thieves in Port Kar, a strong caste which naturally protects its members from such indignities as ear notching.
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In Saphrar's case, of course, he being of the caste of Merchants, the notching of the ear would be a coincidence, albeit one that must have caused him some embarrassment.
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Saphrar was a pleasant, gracious fellow, a bit indolent perhaps, save for the eyes and rapid fingers.
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He was surely an attentive and excellent host.
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I would not have cared to know him better.
Such notching, I knew, is usually done to the ears of thieves; a second offense is normally punished by the loss of the right hand; a third offense by the removal of the left hand and both feet.
There are few thieves, incidentally, on Gor.
I have heard, though, there is a caste of Thieves in Port Kar, a strong caste which naturally protects its members from such indignities as ear notching.
In Saphrar's case, of course, he being of the caste of Merchants, the notching of the ear would be a coincidence, albeit one that must have caused him some embarrassment.
Saphrar was a pleasant, gracious fellow, a bit indolent perhaps, save for the eyes and rapid fingers.
He was surely an attentive and excellent host.
I would not have cared to know him better.
- (Nomads of Gor, Chapter )