Book 21. (1 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 12 | 26 | But no sounds of carnage rang about me. |
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Book 21. (7 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 12 | 23 | If one does not View more quotes about know">know what is occurring, it is sometimes wise to find out before leaping up, perhaps into the weapons of enemies who might be as close as one's elbow. |
| 12 | 24 | My right hand was on the hilt of my sword, my left on the sheath, its straps wrapped about it, to steady the draw. |
| 12 | 25 | Doubtless I appeared to be still asleep. |
| 12 | 26 | But no sounds of carnage rang about me. |
| 12 | 27 | I sat up quickly, freeing myself from the blankets. |
| 12 | 28 | I did not draw the weapon. |
| 12 | 29 | I saw no immediate need to do so. |
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If one does not know what is occurring, it is sometimes wise to find out before leaping up, perhaps into the weapons of enemies who might be as close as one's elbow.
My right hand was on the hilt of my sword, my left on the sheath, its straps wrapped about it, to steady the draw.
Doubtless I appeared to be still asleep.
But no sounds of carnage rang about me.
I sat up quickly, freeing myself from the blankets.
I did not draw the weapon.
I saw no immediate need to do so.
- (Mercenaries of Gor)