Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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166
This stand and the rack were flanked by two Ashigaru.
47
167
"It will be interesting," said Lord Yamada, "to see the outcome of our test.
47
168
As you are doubtless well aware, it is not unknown in the islands.
47
169
It has been used both in courts of law as a procedure for deciding guilt or innocence, and, more commonly, as an amusing manner of execution, in which the naive subject tortures himself into hoping that he may survive.
47
170
As you are obviously of low birth, a simple, honorable beheading would not be appropriate.
47
171
But, too, in virtue of your alleged skills, and my own curiosity pertaining to the accounts I have of you, we are putting aside the straw jacket, crucifixion, and such".
47
172
"This humble one is honored, great lord," said Nodachi.
This stand and the rack were flanked by two Ashigaru.
"It will be interesting," said Lord Yamada, "to see the outcome of our test.
As you are doubtless well aware, it is not unknown in the islands.
It has been used both in courts of law as a procedure for deciding guilt or innocence, and, more commonly, as an amusing manner of execution, in which the naive subject tortures himself into hoping that he may survive.
As you are obviously of low birth, a simple, honorable beheading would not be appropriate.
But, too, in virtue of your alleged skills, and my own curiosity pertaining to the accounts I have of you, we are putting aside the straw jacket, crucifixion, and such".
"This humble one is honored, great lord," said Nodachi.
- (Rebels of Gor, Chapter )