Book 2. (7 results) Outlaw of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | He, like his men, had been View more quotes about taken">taken aback. |
| 7 | 9 | Though they were four and I was one I had carried the battle to them. |
| 7 | 10 | The officer had been an instant too late. |
| 7 | 11 | Now my sword stood between him and my body. |
| 7 | 12 | The other warrior, behind him, his spear poised, had approached to within ten yards. |
| 7 | 13 | At that distance he would not be likely to miss. |
| 7 | 14 | Indeed, even if the missile struck and penetrated my shield, I would have to cast the shield away and would find myself at a serious disadvantage. |
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He, like his men, had been taken aback.
Though they were four and I was one I had carried the battle to them.
The officer had been an instant too late.
Now my sword stood between him and my body.
The other warrior, behind him, his spear poised, had approached to within ten yards.
At that distance he would not be likely to miss.
Indeed, even if the missile struck and penetrated my shield, I would have to cast the shield away and would find myself at a serious disadvantage.
- (Outlaw of Gor)