Book 1. (1 results) Tarnsman of Gor (Individual Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 4 | 27 | It tends to become less effective if often used, and the rider is then at the mercy of the tarn. |
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Book 1. (7 results) Tarnsman of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 4 | 24 | One strikes the bird in the direction opposite to which one wishes to go, and the bird, withdrawing from the goad, moves in that direction. |
| 4 | 25 | There is very little precision in this method, however, because the reactions of the bird are merely instinctive, and he may not withdraw in the exact tangent desired. |
| 4 | 26 | Moreover, there is danger in using the goad excessively. |
| 4 | 27 | It tends to become less effective if often used, and the rider is then at the mercy of the tarn. |
| 4 | 28 | I drew back on the one-strap and, filled with terror and exhilaration, felt the power of the gigantic wings beating on the invisible air. |
| 4 | 29 | My body lurched wildly, but the saddle belt held. |
| 4 | 30 | I couldn't breathe for a minute, but clung, frightened and thrilled, to the saddle-ring, my hand wrapped in the one-strap. |
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One strikes the bird in the direction opposite to which one wishes to go, and the bird, withdrawing from the goad, moves in that direction.
There is very little precision in this method, however, because the reactions of the bird are merely instinctive, and he may not withdraw in the exact tangent desired.
Moreover, there is danger in using the goad excessively.
It tends to become less effective if often used, and the rider is then at the mercy of the tarn.
I drew back on the one-strap and, filled with terror and exhilaration, felt the power of the gigantic wings beating on the invisible air.
My body lurched wildly, but the saddle belt held.
I couldn't breathe for a minute, but clung, frightened and thrilled, to the saddle-ring, my hand wrapped in the one-strap.
- (Tarnsman of Gor, Chapter 4)