My sword pushed a quarter of an inch into the belly of the merchant.
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"Don't brand the girl," said Targo.
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Obediently the man thrust the iron back into the fire.
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He noted that my sword was at the belly of his master, but did not seem unduly disturbed.
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"Shall I call the guardsmen?" he asked.
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"I doubt they could arrive in time," I said evenly.
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"Don't call the guardsmen," said Targo, who was now sweating.
My sword pushed a quarter of an inch into the belly of the merchant.
"Don't brand the girl," said Targo.
Obediently the man thrust the iron back into the fire.
He noted that my sword was at the belly of his master, but did not seem unduly disturbed.
"Shall I call the guardsmen?" he asked.
"I doubt they could arrive in time," I said evenly.
"Don't call the guardsmen," said Targo, who was now sweating.
- (Outlaw of Gor, Chapter )