Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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82
This is, I suppose, a matter of seemliness, of decorum.
6
83
Lower Pani, peasants, fishermen, Ashigaru, and such, seldom share such a reservation, unless speaking to those of a higher station.
6
84
Amongst the Pani, rank, distance, and hierarchy tend to be strictly observed.
6
85
One listens with care, of course, to high Pani, as softly spoken as they may be, for an expression, a measured word, a slight difference in an intonation contour, and such, may be quite as meaningful in their case as a shout or scowl might be in the case of another.
6
86
To be sure, as always, much depends on the individual.
6
87
I have encountered vulgar aristocrats and aristocratic peasants.
6
88
Lord Temmu then, politely, nodded to his left, where, cross-legged, reposed lean Lord Nishida.
This is, I suppose, a matter of seemliness, of decorum.
Lower Pani, peasants, fishermen, Ashigaru, and such, seldom share such a reservation, unless speaking to those of a higher station.
Amongst the Pani, rank, distance, and hierarchy tend to be strictly observed.
One listens with care, of course, to high Pani, as softly spoken as they may be, for an expression, a measured word, a slight difference in an intonation contour, and such, may be quite as meaningful in their case as a shout or scowl might be in the case of another.
To be sure, as always, much depends on the individual.
I have encountered vulgar aristocrats and aristocratic peasants.
Lord Temmu then, politely, nodded to his left, where, cross-legged, reposed lean Lord Nishida.
- (Rebels of Gor, Chapter )