Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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421
"Why do you think he risked much," I asked, "to carry you from the palace?" "For ransom," she said.
21
422
"Scarcely," I said.
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423
"Why should he risk golden chains, and handsome prospective emoluments, not to speak of the wrath of the shogun?" "For what then?" she asked.
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424
"To protect you," I said, "to shield you from a prolonged, unpleasant death".
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425
"You, too, are mad," she laughed.
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426
"I have inquired," I said.
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427
"Such deaths may be prolonged over weeks".
"Why do you think he risked much," I asked, "to carry you from the palace?" "For ransom," she said.
"Scarcely," I said.
"Why should he risk golden chains, and handsome prospective emoluments, not to speak of the wrath of the shogun?" "For what then?" she asked.
"To protect you," I said, "to shield you from a prolonged, unpleasant death".
"You, too, are mad," she laughed.
"I have inquired," I said.
"Such deaths may be prolonged over weeks".
- (Rebels of Gor, Chapter )