Book 30. (7 results) Mariners of Gor (Context Quote)
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Quote
24
158
They are not likely to be slain, no more than other animals.
24
159
They may, of course, as other animals, easily change masters.
24
160
The hatred and contempt of the free woman for the meaningless, despicable slave, so far beneath her, is well known.
24
161
On the other hand, when a city falls, when walls crumble in flame, and the streets run with blood, the free woman, unlike the slave, has much to fear.
24
162
Their freedom, commonly so estimable, is now likely to earn them the bloody blade, their heads as readily posted on pikes as those of others.
24
163
There is none to defend them, none to save them.
24
164
Where shall they hide, within the encirclements, away from the room-to-room searches, away from the snuffling sleen, searching for a scent? It is not unknown for them to tear away their clothes and prostrate themselves before mocking victors, covering their feet with kisses, and begging to be spared.
They are not likely to be slain, no more than other animals.
They may, of course, as other animals, easily change masters.
The hatred and contempt of the free woman for the meaningless, despicable slave, so far beneath her, is well known.
On the other hand, when a city falls, when walls crumble in flame, and the streets run with blood, the free woman, unlike the slave, has much to fear.
Their freedom, commonly so estimable, is now likely to earn them the bloody blade, their heads as readily posted on pikes as those of others.
There is none to defend them, none to save them.
Where shall they hide, within the encirclements, away from the room-to-room searches, away from the snuffling sleen, searching for a scent? It is not unknown for them to tear away their clothes and prostrate themselves before mocking victors, covering their feet with kisses, and begging to be spared.
- (Mariners of Gor, Chapter )