Book 10. (7 results) Tribesmen of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 307 | Since that time the Tashid have been a vassal tribe of the Aretai. |
| 11 | 308 | Though there are some token tributes involved, exemptions for Aretai merchants from caravan taxes, and such, the vassal tribe is, in its own areas, almost completely autonomous, with its own leaders, magistrates, judges and soldiers. |
| 11 | 309 | The significance of the relationship is, crucially, interestingly, military alliance. |
| 11 | 310 | The vassal tribe is bound, by its Tahari oaths, sworn over water and salt, to support the conquering tribe in its military endeavors, with supplies, kaiila and men. |
| 11 | 311 | The vassal tribe is, in effect, a military unit subordinate to the conquering tribe which it, then, may count among its forces. |
| 11 | 312 | Enemies conquered become allies enlisted. |
| 11 | 313 | One's foe of yesterday becomes one's pledged friend of today. |
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Since that time the Tashid have been a vassal tribe of the Aretai.
Though there are some token tributes involved, exemptions for Aretai merchants from caravan taxes, and such, the vassal tribe is, in its own areas, almost completely autonomous, with its own leaders, magistrates, judges and soldiers.
The significance of the relationship is, crucially, interestingly, military alliance.
The vassal tribe is bound, by its Tahari oaths, sworn over water and salt, to support the conquering tribe in its military endeavors, with supplies, kaiila and men.
The vassal tribe is, in effect, a military unit subordinate to the conquering tribe which it, then, may count among its forces.
Enemies conquered become allies enlisted.
One's foe of yesterday becomes one's pledged friend of today.
- (Tribesmen of Gor, Chapter )