Book 1. (7 results) Tarnsman of Gor (Context Quote)
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I reasoned that Pa-kur had nothing to fear and consequently chose not to employ his siege slaves and prisoners in unnecessary and time-consuming works.
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38
Still, it seemed that he had committed an error, if only according to the manuals of siege practice.
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39
If I had had a considerable force of men at my disposal, I could have exploited that error.
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40
I brought the tarn down near the far ranges of Pa-kur's tents, where his camp ended, seven or eight miles from the city.
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41
I was not too surprised when I was not challenged; Pa-kur's arrogance, or simply his rational assurance, was such that no sentries, no signs and countersigns, had been arranged at the rear of the camp.
15
42
Leading the tarn, I entered the camp as casually as I might have strolled into a carnival or fair.
15
43
I had no realistic or clearheaded plan, but was determined somehow to find Talena and escape, or die in the attempt.
I reasoned that Pa-kur had nothing to fear and consequently chose not to employ his siege slaves and prisoners in unnecessary and time-consuming works.
Still, it seemed that he had committed an error, if only according to the manuals of siege practice.
If I had had a considerable force of men at my disposal, I could have exploited that error.
I brought the tarn down near the far ranges of Pa-kur's tents, where his camp ended, seven or eight miles from the city.
I was not too surprised when I was not challenged; Pa-kur's arrogance, or simply his rational assurance, was such that no sentries, no signs and countersigns, had been arranged at the rear of the camp.
Leading the tarn, I entered the camp as casually as I might have strolled into a carnival or fair.
I had no realistic or clearheaded plan, but was determined somehow to find Talena and escape, or die in the attempt.
- (Tarnsman of Gor, Chapter )