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But, I thought, to preserve the charade that she had attempted to flee the tavern, a beating might be in order, lest suspicions be aroused otherwise. - (Quarry of Gor, Chapter 40, Sentence #324)

But where might a tunicked, marked, collared slave hide? Perhaps she had already been picked up by guardsmen and taken to the Golden Chain, there to serve as bait for her master, Pa-Kur, of the Assassins. I trusted that Ho-Tosk would not have her beaten, as she was not truly a fugitive slave. The lash is very painful. But, I thought, to preserve the charade that she had attempted to flee the tavern, a beating might be in order, lest suspicions be aroused otherwise. In the light of this view, particularly as I recalled her treatment of me, I was prepared to view the beating of Dorna with complete equanimity. I recalled that Florian, while we were proceeding to the observation chamber, had informed me, in his casual way, that someone wanted me. This muchly piqued my curiosity and apprehension, but, as is the way with masters, he did not elaborate on the matter. - (Quarry of Gor)