Book 16. (1 results) Guardsman of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 20 | 592 | But then what does a man View more quotes about know">know about such things? An advantage of this cumbersome arrangement is the protection of the hose and slippers in foul weather. |
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Book 16. (7 results) Guardsman of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 20 | 589 | In certain cities, such as Ar, high platforms might be worn, particularly by high-caste women. |
| 20 | 590 | This, beneath their robes, increases their apparent height and imposingness. |
| 20 | 591 | This sort of thing seems to me to be a bit silly. |
| 20 | 592 | But then what does a man know about such things? An advantage of this cumbersome arrangement is the protection of the hose and slippers in foul weather. |
| 20 | 593 | A disadvantage is the impediment given to movement. |
| 20 | 594 | When a city is under attack these platforms are usually discarded, and quickly. |
| 20 | 595 | In such a situation few women will choose measured, stately movement over a chance to scurry, however awkwardly, however gracelessly, to a defensive bastion. |
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In certain cities, such as Ar, high platforms might be worn, particularly by high-caste women.
This, beneath their robes, increases their apparent height and imposingness.
This sort of thing seems to me to be a bit silly.
But then what does a man know about such things? An advantage of this cumbersome arrangement is the protection of the hose and slippers in foul weather.
A disadvantage is the impediment given to movement.
When a city is under attack these platforms are usually discarded, and quickly.
In such a situation few women will choose measured, stately movement over a chance to scurry, however awkwardly, however gracelessly, to a defensive bastion.
- (Guardsman of Gor)