Book 33. (1 results) Rebels of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 47 | 273 | "View more quotes about fire">Fire!" But the shogun was in no hurry to release the string. |
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Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 47 | 270 | It was difficult even for the shogun, with his considerable strength, to draw back that string. |
| 47 | 271 | It was difficult to conjecture the force with which that long, narrow, poised, iron-tipped missile would be impelled. |
| 47 | 272 | "Fire," I thought to myself. |
| 47 | 273 | "Fire!" But the shogun was in no hurry to release the string. |
| 47 | 274 | "Now," I thought, "it is no longer a simple test of skill, of eye and hand, but one of nerves, as well. |
| 47 | 275 | How can one adjust that delicate balance of muscle and time, how sustain so long, unwavering, that patience, that alertness, that intentness, that intensity of focus, how long manage to survive that indefinite season of uncertain readiness? Lightning was kindled, unhurried, waiting, in the dark sky. |
| 47 | 276 | When would it strike?" The face of Nodachi seemed expressionless. |
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It was difficult even for the shogun, with his considerable strength, to draw back that string.
It was difficult to conjecture the force with which that long, narrow, poised, iron-tipped missile would be impelled.
"Fire," I thought to myself.
"Fire!" But the shogun was in no hurry to release the string.
"Now," I thought, "it is no longer a simple test of skill, of eye and hand, but one of nerves, as well.
How can one adjust that delicate balance of muscle and time, how sustain so long, unwavering, that patience, that alertness, that intentness, that intensity of focus, how long manage to survive that indefinite season of uncertain readiness? Lightning was kindled, unhurried, waiting, in the dark sky.
When would it strike?" The face of Nodachi seemed expressionless.
- (Rebels of Gor)