Book 33. (1 results) Rebels of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 13 | 172 | For the View more quotes about successful">successful pursuit of this matter, of course, one required the services of a skilled reader. |
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Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 13 | 169 | Lord Temmu, as many in the islands, particularly in times of doubt and uncertainty, would consult the supposed deliverances of severally scattered bones and shells. |
| 13 | 170 | This form of inquiry was taken seriously by many. |
| 13 | 171 | Certainly it was culturally sanctioned and familiar. |
| 13 | 172 | For the successful pursuit of this matter, of course, one required the services of a skilled reader. |
| 13 | 173 | Thus, somehow Daichi, presumably a reader of some reputation, and a secret creature of Lord Yamada, had been placed in the house of Temmu. |
| 13 | 174 | Once ensconced, it would be a simple matter for his readings, thanks to forewarnings, collusions, and arrangements issuing from the house of Yamada, to appear alarmingly accurate. |
| 13 | 175 | With advanced intelligence it would not be difficult to pave the road to impressive prophecy. |
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Lord Temmu, as many in the islands, particularly in times of doubt and uncertainty, would consult the supposed deliverances of severally scattered bones and shells.
This form of inquiry was taken seriously by many.
Certainly it was culturally sanctioned and familiar.
For the successful pursuit of this matter, of course, one required the services of a skilled reader.
Thus, somehow Daichi, presumably a reader of some reputation, and a secret creature of Lord Yamada, had been placed in the house of Temmu.
Once ensconced, it would be a simple matter for his readings, thanks to forewarnings, collusions, and arrangements issuing from the house of Yamada, to appear alarmingly accurate.
With advanced intelligence it would not be difficult to pave the road to impressive prophecy.
- (Rebels of Gor)