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But, of course, the thousand men or so with Lords Nishida and Okimoto were only too aware of the camp's fortification, and the seeming appearance of hostile troops in the vicinity, hostile troops in undetermined numbers. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 61, Sentence #153)

"Remain in place!" said a voice, presumably that of an officer. I feared some of these men were not thinking clearly. It was indeed far too soon for any tarnsman-brought response to messages sent forth this very afternoon. But, of course, the thousand men or so with Lords Nishida and Okimoto were only too aware of the camp's fortification, and the seeming appearance of hostile troops in the vicinity, hostile troops in undetermined numbers. What had begun as an unopposed march to claim an uncontested and inexpensive victory had suddenly, within an Ahn or so, turned into an apparently desperate situation, sustaining a possible siege without the benefit of suitable defenseworks against a foe which might be present in overwhelming numbers. It was not surprising, then, that nerves were taut and thoughts might seize on hopes, not facts. "Fire on the flighted monster!" cried a man. - (Rebels of Gor)