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Also, of course, one standing before the desk must look up to see the praetor, which, psychologically, tends to induce a feeling of fear for the power of the law. - (Explorers of Gor, Chapter 4, Sentence #128)

A hundred copper tarsks make a silver tarsk. The praetor placed the coin on his desk, the surface of which was some seven feet high, below the low, solid wooden bar. The height of the praetor's desk, he on the high stool behind it, permits him to see a goodly way up and down the wharves. Also, of course, one standing before the desk must look up to see the praetor, which, psychologically, tends to induce a feeling of fear for the power of the law. The wooden bar before the desk's front edge makes it impossible to see what evidence or papers the praetor has at his disposal as he considers your case. Thus, you do not know for certain how much he knows. Similarly, you cannot tell what he writes on your papers. - (Explorers of Gor)