Book 29. (7 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 138 | This is not to disparage certain advantages of the crossbow. |
| 16 | 139 | For example, as with a rifle, it requires less skill to use it effectively than does the long, or short, bow. |
| 16 | 140 | This is important if one is working with large groups of recruits from various backgrounds who may have been lured into service with inducement fees, or, not that infrequently, impressed into service. |
| 16 | 141 | Similarly, the crossbow can remain ready to fire, for ahn at a time. |
| 16 | 142 | It is thus useful in door-to-door fighting, in stalking, in ambush, and so on. |
| 16 | 143 | It is the weapon par excellence of the caste of Assassins. |
| 16 | 144 | The second sweep had now been concluded. |
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This is not to disparage certain advantages of the crossbow.
For example, as with a rifle, it requires less skill to use it effectively than does the long, or short, bow.
This is important if one is working with large groups of recruits from various backgrounds who may have been lured into service with inducement fees, or, not that infrequently, impressed into service.
Similarly, the crossbow can remain ready to fire, for ahn at a time.
It is thus useful in door-to-door fighting, in stalking, in ambush, and so on.
It is the weapon par excellence of the caste of Assassins.
The second sweep had now been concluded.
- (Swordsmen of Gor, Chapter )