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It was here, too, that witnesses, and such, might wait, before being summoned to give testimony on various matters before the courts. - (Mercenaries of Gor, Chapter 14, Sentence #45)

Within the hall were several soldiers, and several officers, at tables, conducting various sorts of business. To one side, permanent fixtures, immovable and sturdy, their supports fixed in the floor, were several rows of long, low, marble benches. It was on these that clients and claimants, with their various causes, grievances, and petitions, would wait until their turn came to be called for their appointments or hearings. It was here, too, that witnesses, and such, might wait, before being summoned to give testimony on various matters before the courts. "It is in here, I gather," I said, "that these letters of safety may be obtained". I eyed the various tables. "Yes," said Mincon, making his way toward a guard station at the opening to one of the long corridors leading from the vaulted vestibule. - (Mercenaries of Gor)