Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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Quote
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172
"Indeed," he said, "supplies are ample, and there is talk of marching to the south".
11
173
"The offense must begin," I said, "to be abetted with the cavalry".
11
174
"Lord Yamada outnumbers us grievously," said Tajima.
11
175
Following the disasters of the mutiny at sea, the ambush following the first landing, the fate of the exploratory force, the raid on the first encampment, and casualties of the siege, there were something less than thirty-five hundred men, Pani and barbarians, at the disposal of the house of Temmu.
11
176
It was estimated that Lord Yamada had at least three times this many in regular troops, and might, if it seemed needed, impress as many again from amongst the peasantry.
11
177
Indeed, most Ashigaru were of peasant origin.
11
178
They were not of significant family.
"Indeed," he said, "supplies are ample, and there is talk of marching to the south".
"The offense must begin," I said, "to be abetted with the cavalry".
"Lord Yamada outnumbers us grievously," said Tajima.
Following the disasters of the mutiny at sea, the ambush following the first landing, the fate of the exploratory force, the raid on the first encampment, and casualties of the siege, there were something less than thirty-five hundred men, Pani and barbarians, at the disposal of the house of Temmu.
It was estimated that Lord Yamada had at least three times this many in regular troops, and might, if it seemed needed, impress as many again from amongst the peasantry.
Indeed, most Ashigaru were of peasant origin.
They were not of significant family.
- (Rebels of Gor, Chapter )