Book 29. (1 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 16 | 106 | This functions the View more quotes about same">same way on tarnback, whether one is utilizing the straight bow or the crossbow. |
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Book 29. (7 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 16 | 103 | I thought this might prove of value. |
| 16 | 104 | This was not necessary to facilitate archery, incidentally, freeing the hands for the bow, as some might suppose, as the kaiila of the Tuchuks, or the tarns of my men, once set on a course, pursue it. |
| 16 | 105 | For example, although some Tuchuks retain the reins in the bow-gripping hand, many others have their hands fully free when using the bow, and only have recourse to the reins when they wish to alter the course of the kaiila. |
| 16 | 106 | This functions the same way on tarnback, whether one is utilizing the straight bow or the crossbow. |
| 16 | 107 | If the kaiila or tarn does swerve, which does happen, this is compensated for by the archer's adjustment in his aim. |
| 16 | 108 | If the kaiila's track or the bird's flight tends to be erratic, for example, in the midst of shouts and confusion, in which it is tested, it will be rejected for purposes of war. |
| 16 | 109 | One desires, in so far as possible, a steady, reliable platform from which to launch one's missiles. |
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I thought this might prove of value.
This was not necessary to facilitate archery, incidentally, freeing the hands for the bow, as some might suppose, as the kaiila of the Tuchuks, or the tarns of my men, once set on a course, pursue it.
For example, although some Tuchuks retain the reins in the bow-gripping hand, many others have their hands fully free when using the bow, and only have recourse to the reins when they wish to alter the course of the kaiila.
This functions the same way on tarnback, whether one is utilizing the straight bow or the crossbow.
If the kaiila or tarn does swerve, which does happen, this is compensated for by the archer's adjustment in his aim.
If the kaiila's track or the bird's flight tends to be erratic, for example, in the midst of shouts and confusion, in which it is tested, it will be rejected for purposes of war.
One desires, in so far as possible, a steady, reliable platform from which to launch one's missiles.
- (Swordsmen of Gor)