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.
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"How is it," I asked, "that a merchant of Turia has a war galley in Port Kar?" Saphrar reclined on the yellow cushions, behind the low table covered with wines, fruits and golden dishes heaped with delicate viands.
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"I did not realize Port Kar was on friendly terms with any of the inland cities," I said.
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"She is not," said Saphrar.
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"Then how?" I asked.
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.
"How is it," I asked, "that a merchant of Turia has a war galley in Port Kar?" Saphrar reclined on the yellow cushions, behind the low table covered with wines, fruits and golden dishes heaped with delicate viands.
"I did not realize Port Kar was on friendly terms with any of the inland cities," I said.
"She is not," said Saphrar.
"Then how?" I asked.
- (Nomads of Gor, Chapter )