Book 30. (7 results) Mariners of Gor (Context Quote)
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3
727
It was not unheard of for women to be seized at sea, to be later disposed of in the markets, sometimes, eventually, as far south as Schendi or Turia.
3
728
"Brundisium," she said, "seemed an optimum choice".
3
729
"Perhaps," I said.
3
730
Brundisium, as many merchant ports, large and small, was in theory neutral.
3
731
To be sure, it had been the port at which the invasion fleets of Cos and Tyros, unopposed, even welcomed, had made their landfall on the continent, thence to rendezvous with numerous companies of mercenaries, for the march to Ar.
3
732
"But I was alone," she said, "a woman, ill-clad, half crippled, and hungry, unfamiliar with the stars, without guidance, only vaguely aware of where Brundisium might be, or how far away she might be".
3
733
"Presumably you would need assistance," I said.
It was not unheard of for women to be seized at sea, to be later disposed of in the markets, sometimes, eventually, as far south as Schendi or Turia.
"Brundisium," she said, "seemed an optimum choice".
"Perhaps," I said.
Brundisium, as many merchant ports, large and small, was in theory neutral.
To be sure, it had been the port at which the invasion fleets of Cos and Tyros, unopposed, even welcomed, had made their landfall on the continent, thence to rendezvous with numerous companies of mercenaries, for the march to Ar.
"But I was alone," she said, "a woman, ill-clad, half crippled, and hungry, unfamiliar with the stars, without guidance, only vaguely aware of where Brundisium might be, or how far away she might be".
"Presumably you would need assistance," I said.
- (Mariners of Gor, Chapter )