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To be sure, it was unlikely the shogun would do this, as it might too soon bring the business to its conclusion, prematurely terminating the tension, anticipation, and suspense which, one gathers, add much to the pleasures of the spectacle. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 25, Sentence #204)

"No!" cried more than one man in the crowd. I suspected they had wagered on the matter, that the end of the board would be reached. The other Ashigaru was looking down, toward us, presumably waiting to see if a small movement by the shogun, a nod, a lifted hand, a dismissive gesture, would signal that the criminal would be dislodged, to plunge to the pool below. To be sure, it was unlikely the shogun would do this, as it might too soon bring the business to its conclusion, prematurely terminating the tension, anticipation, and suspense which, one gathers, add much to the pleasures of the spectacle. In any event, the shogun remained attentive, but quiescent. The second Ashigaru then, glaive in hand, returned his attention to the plight of the criminal. "Move," he told her. - (Rebels of Gor)