Results Details

I was curious as to what goods General Yamada was willing to accept, and why, in exchange, apparently, for supplies, presumably in limited quantities. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 6, Sentence #134)

I had only yesterday been summoned to this council. I did not understand this indulgence on the part of Lord Yamada. It seemed unlikely on the part of a siege master. I was curious as to what goods General Yamada was willing to accept, and why, in exchange, apparently, for supplies, presumably in limited quantities. When the holding fell, as seemed likely, perhaps within days, presumably its goods, gold, silver, jade, jewels, furniture, screens, scrolls, and such, would be his for the gathering. To be sure, some of it might be destroyed, but that was not likely, as Pani tend to be reluctant to damage or destroy objects and materials of value. What Pani, at least of noble birth and refinement, would burn a well-wrought fan, a samisen, a lovely painted screen, or a poem? "Is it true," asked Lord Nishida, "that you ask Pani warriors, many of whom are men of two swords, to surrender?" "Surely not, Lord," said Tyrtaios, hastily. - (Rebels of Gor)