Book 1. (7 results) Tarnsman of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 30 | I truly believe that the brave men of Ar, in their valorous if blind love for their city, would have maintained the walls until the last slain warrior had been thrown from them to the streets below, but the Initiates would not have it so. |
| 17 | 31 | In a surprise move, which perhaps should have been anticipated, the High Initiate of the city of Ar appeared on the walls. |
| 17 | 32 | This man claimed to be the Supreme Initiate of all Initiates on Gor and to take his appointment from the Priest-Kings themselves. |
| 17 | 33 | Needless to say, his claim was not acknowledged by the Chief Initiates of Gor's free cities, who regarded themselves as sovereign in their own cities. |
| 17 | 34 | The Supreme Initiate, as he called himself, raised a shield and then set it at his feet. |
| 17 | 35 | He then raised a spear and set it, like the shield, at his feet. |
| 17 | 36 | This gesture is a military convention employed by commanders on Gor when calling for a parley or conference. |
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I truly believe that the brave men of Ar, in their valorous if blind love for their city, would have maintained the walls until the last slain warrior had been thrown from them to the streets below, but the Initiates would not have it so.
In a surprise move, which perhaps should have been anticipated, the High Initiate of the city of Ar appeared on the walls.
This man claimed to be the Supreme Initiate of all Initiates on Gor and to take his appointment from the Priest-Kings themselves.
Needless to say, his claim was not acknowledged by the Chief Initiates of Gor's free cities, who regarded themselves as sovereign in their own cities.
The Supreme Initiate, as he called himself, raised a shield and then set it at his feet.
He then raised a spear and set it, like the shield, at his feet.
This gesture is a military convention employed by commanders on Gor when calling for a parley or conference.
- (Tarnsman of Gor, Chapter )