Book 15. (1 results) Rogue of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 32 | 312 | They were View more quotes about short">short, ship bows, stout and maneuverable, easy to use in crowded quarters, easy to fire across the bulwarks of galleys locked in combat. |
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Book 15. (7 results) Rogue of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 32 | 309 | "Put aside your bows," I told them. |
| 32 | 310 | "Do as he says," said Kliomenes, angrily. |
| 32 | 311 | The bows were put to their feet. |
| 32 | 312 | They were short, ship bows, stout and maneuverable, easy to use in crowded quarters, easy to fire across the bulwarks of galleys locked in combat. |
| 32 | 313 | I had seen only such bows in the holding of Policrates. |
| 32 | 314 | Their rate of fire, of course, is much superior to that of the crossbow, either of the draw or windlass variety. |
| 32 | 315 | All things considered the ship bow is an ideal missile weapon for close-range naval combat. |
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"Put aside your bows," I told them.
"Do as he says," said Kliomenes, angrily.
The bows were put to their feet.
They were short, ship bows, stout and maneuverable, easy to use in crowded quarters, easy to fire across the bulwarks of galleys locked in combat.
I had seen only such bows in the holding of Policrates.
Their rate of fire, of course, is much superior to that of the crossbow, either of the draw or windlass variety.
All things considered the ship bow is an ideal missile weapon for close-range naval combat.
- (Rogue of Gor)