Book 36. (7 results) Avengers of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 179 | "Has this not been an arduous, wasted day?" asked Thurnock. |
| 37 | 180 | "Not at all," I said. |
| 37 | 181 | "We have learned a great deal. |
| 37 | 182 | Why is this stone brought in from Pylos on Daphna when there is quarry stone conveniently available on Thera? Surely not because the stone is cheaper on Daphna. |
| 37 | 183 | Even if it were somewhat less expensive on Daphna, one would have to think about the loss of time getting it to Sybaris and the shipping costs. |
| 37 | 184 | Therefore, the point of bringing it in from Daphna, to a common pier in Sybaris, is to make the entire operation less obvious. |
| 37 | 185 | Who notes, or would be interested in, the transport of rude cargo in and out of Sybaris? Legitimacy has no need of secrecy. |
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"Has this not been an arduous, wasted day?" asked Thurnock.
"Not at all," I said.
"We have learned a great deal.
Why is this stone brought in from Pylos on Daphna when there is quarry stone conveniently available on Thera? Surely not because the stone is cheaper on Daphna.
Even if it were somewhat less expensive on Daphna, one would have to think about the loss of time getting it to Sybaris and the shipping costs.
Therefore, the point of bringing it in from Daphna, to a common pier in Sybaris, is to make the entire operation less obvious.
Who notes, or would be interested in, the transport of rude cargo in and out of Sybaris? Legitimacy has no need of secrecy.
- (Avengers of Gor, Chapter )