Book 1. (7 results) Tarnsman of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 36 | This gesture is a military convention employed by commanders on Gor when calling for a parley or conference. |
| 17 | 37 | It signifies a truce, literally the temporary putting aside of weapons. |
| 17 | 38 | In surrender, on the other hand, the shield straps and the shaft of the spear are broken, indicating that the vanquished has disarmed himself and places himself at the mercy of the conqueror. |
| 17 | 39 | In a short time Pa-kur appeared on the first wall, opposite the Supreme Initiate, and performed the same gestures. |
| 17 | 40 | That evening emissaries were exchanged, and, by means of notes and conferences, conditions of surrender were arranged. |
| 17 | 41 | By morning most of the important arrangements were known in the camp, and for all practical purposes Ar had fallen. |
| 17 | 42 | The bargaining of the Initiates was largely to secure their own safety and, as much as possible, to prevent the utter ravaging of the city. |
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This gesture is a military convention employed by commanders on Gor when calling for a parley or conference.
It signifies a truce, literally the temporary putting aside of weapons.
In surrender, on the other hand, the shield straps and the shaft of the spear are broken, indicating that the vanquished has disarmed himself and places himself at the mercy of the conqueror.
In a short time Pa-kur appeared on the first wall, opposite the Supreme Initiate, and performed the same gestures.
That evening emissaries were exchanged, and, by means of notes and conferences, conditions of surrender were arranged.
By morning most of the important arrangements were known in the camp, and for all practical purposes Ar had fallen.
The bargaining of the Initiates was largely to secure their own safety and, as much as possible, to prevent the utter ravaging of the city.
- (Tarnsman of Gor, Chapter )