Book 19. (7 results) Kajira of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 798 | In many respects Priest-Kings seem to be tolerant and defensive creatures. |
| 33 | 799 | For example, they permit native beasts on Gor, marooned beasts, and such, provided such obey their laws, particularly with respect to weaponry and technology. |
| 33 | 800 | And never have they pursued the beasts to their steel lairs in space, pursuing temporary advantages in these perennial conflicts. |
| 33 | 801 | The beasts, it is my surmise, having hitherto failed to win Gor by overt conquest, attempt now to obtain power on this world by specific and detailed subversions, mixing in, and influencing, the politics and affairs of cities. |
| 33 | 802 | Indeed, in this way, perhaps they, too, hope to prepare the way for an eventual full-scale invasion, one which could then be supplied and supported by a number of strategically located cities, or leagues of cities. |
| 33 | 803 | I know little more, specifically, in these matters than my own role. |
| 33 | 804 | By means of the wealth of beasts and the influence of Ligurious, the first minister of Corcyrus, I was brought to power in Corcyrus. |
 |
In many respects Priest-Kings seem to be tolerant and defensive creatures.
For example, they permit native beasts on Gor, marooned beasts, and such, provided such obey their laws, particularly with respect to weaponry and technology.
And never have they pursued the beasts to their steel lairs in space, pursuing temporary advantages in these perennial conflicts.
The beasts, it is my surmise, having hitherto failed to win Gor by overt conquest, attempt now to obtain power on this world by specific and detailed subversions, mixing in, and influencing, the politics and affairs of cities.
Indeed, in this way, perhaps they, too, hope to prepare the way for an eventual full-scale invasion, one which could then be supplied and supported by a number of strategically located cities, or leagues of cities.
I know little more, specifically, in these matters than my own role.
By means of the wealth of beasts and the influence of Ligurious, the first minister of Corcyrus, I was brought to power in Corcyrus.
- (Kajira of Gor, Chapter )