Book 27. (1 results) Prize of Gor (Individual Quote)
Chapter #
Sentence #
Quote
16
831
In times of danger or imminent conflict, the sword belt is looped simply over the left shoulder, so that it, and the attached scabbard, the blade drawn, may be discarded.
In times of danger or imminent conflict, the sword belt is looped simply over the left shoulder, so that it, and the attached scabbard, the blade drawn, may be discarded.
- (Prize of Gor, Chapter 16, Sentence #831)
Book 27. (7 results) Prize of Gor (Context Quote)
Chapter #
Sentence #
Quote
16
828
This belt, and the scabbard, and the crest on his helmet, were yellow.
16
829
Though this was not known to Ellen at the time, the scarlet denoted the caste of Warriors, one of the five high castes of Gor, the others being the Initiates, Physicians, Builders and Scribes.
16
830
The yellow was part of the dress uniform of the occupational forces, as a whole, but was common in the Cosian military.
16
831
In times of danger or imminent conflict, the sword belt is looped simply over the left shoulder, so that it, and the attached scabbard, the blade drawn, may be discarded.
16
832
This prevents the belt being grasped in combat by an enemy, which might be to the disadvantage of its owner.
16
833
The two men who had passed through the market earlier had been similarly attired and accoutered, as were this man's companions.
16
834
"You may speak," said the guard to his charges.
This belt, and the scabbard, and the crest on his helmet, were yellow.
Though this was not known to Ellen at the time, the scarlet denoted the caste of Warriors, one of the five high castes of Gor, the others being the Initiates, Physicians, Builders and Scribes.
The yellow was part of the dress uniform of the occupational forces, as a whole, but was common in the Cosian military.
In times of danger or imminent conflict, the sword belt is looped simply over the left shoulder, so that it, and the attached scabbard, the blade drawn, may be discarded.
This prevents the belt being grasped in combat by an enemy, which might be to the disadvantage of its owner.
The two men who had passed through the market earlier had been similarly attired and accoutered, as were this man's companions.
"You may speak," said the guard to his charges.
- (Prize of Gor, Chapter 16)