Book 29. (1 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 43 | 139 | View more quotes about lord">Lord Nishida was certainly correct in suspecting that one who could rise to such a position would be wise with bladecraft. |
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Book 29. (7 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 43 | 136 | "Undoubtedly not," I said. |
| 43 | 137 | "And thus his skills with the blade are less surprising". |
| 43 | 138 | "Doubtless," I said. |
| 43 | 139 | Lord Nishida was certainly correct in suspecting that one who could rise to such a position would be wise with bladecraft. |
| 43 | 140 | On the other hand, I had little doubt that such an elevation would not be bought by steel alone. |
| 43 | 141 | One would expect, as well, cunning, astuteness, a will of implacable force, and, I supposed, given the nature of the traitorous party, remorseless ambition, and a useful lack of inhibitive scruples. |
| 43 | 142 | "We are greatly honored," said Lord Nishida, "that so high a personage, drawn from so remarkable a background, whose sword might purchase gold in a dozen cities, would present himself for our service". |
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"Undoubtedly not," I said.
"And thus his skills with the blade are less surprising".
"Doubtless," I said.
Lord Nishida was certainly correct in suspecting that one who could rise to such a position would be wise with bladecraft.
On the other hand, I had little doubt that such an elevation would not be bought by steel alone.
One would expect, as well, cunning, astuteness, a will of implacable force, and, I supposed, given the nature of the traitorous party, remorseless ambition, and a useful lack of inhibitive scruples.
"We are greatly honored," said Lord Nishida, "that so high a personage, drawn from so remarkable a background, whose sword might purchase gold in a dozen cities, would present himself for our service".
- (Swordsmen of Gor)