Book 10. (7 results) Tribesmen of Gor (Context Quote)
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Quote
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399
"If you were Aretai," I asked, "would you have surrendered the caravan without a fight?" "Of course not," he said.
5
400
His face turned white.
5
401
"Fortunately," I said, "I see only dust rising in the east.
5
402
I would not, however, strike due west.
5
403
That would be the natural path of departure of surprised, startled men.
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404
Others may await you there.
5
405
Considering the extent of the terrain, and the likely numbers that the Aretai can muster, it will be difficult for them to encircle you unless you permit them to close with the caravan.
"If you were Aretai," I asked, "would you have surrendered the caravan without a fight?" "Of course not," he said.
His face turned white.
"Fortunately," I said, "I see only dust rising in the east.
I would not, however, strike due west.
That would be the natural path of departure of surprised, startled men.
Others may await you there.
Considering the extent of the terrain, and the likely numbers that the Aretai can muster, it will be difficult for them to encircle you unless you permit them to close with the caravan.
- (Tribesmen of Gor, Chapter )