It was his business to observe the entire field, for I might not be alone, and to cover the retreat of his fellows with his spear should the need arise.
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I admired the simple maneuver, executed without command, almost a matter of reflex, and sensed why Tharna, in spite of being ruled by a woman, had survived among the hostile cities of Gor.
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"We want the woman," said the officer.
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I gently disengaged myself from the girl, and shoved her behind me.
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The meaning of the action was not lost on the warriors.
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The eyes of the officer were narrow in the Y-like opening of his helmet.
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"I am Thorn," he said, "a Captain of Tharna".
It was his business to observe the entire field, for I might not be alone, and to cover the retreat of his fellows with his spear should the need arise.
I admired the simple maneuver, executed without command, almost a matter of reflex, and sensed why Tharna, in spite of being ruled by a woman, had survived among the hostile cities of Gor.
"We want the woman," said the officer.
I gently disengaged myself from the girl, and shoved her behind me.
The meaning of the action was not lost on the warriors.
The eyes of the officer were narrow in the Y-like opening of his helmet.
"I am Thorn," he said, "a Captain of Tharna".
- (Outlaw of Gor, Chapter )