Book 36. (1 results) Avengers of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 26 | 42 | Some catapult View more quotes about masters">masters have an almost uncanny sense of a prey's next move, but I trusted that the corsairs, being the hired brigands they were, would not be likely to have the services of a seasoned, skillful catapult master at their disposal. |
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Book 36. (7 results) Avengers of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 26 | 39 | Each, in a sense, tries to anticipate the other. |
| 26 | 40 | A duel of wits takes place. |
| 26 | 41 | A game ensues, a guessing game, with possibly mortal consequences. |
| 26 | 42 | Some catapult masters have an almost uncanny sense of a prey's next move, but I trusted that the corsairs, being the hired brigands they were, would not be likely to have the services of a seasoned, skillful catapult master at their disposal. |
| 26 | 43 | Indeed, I had not expected a naval catapult in their arsenal. |
| 26 | 44 | "Steady, helms," I said, "two points more!" "The corsair gains," said Sakim. |
| 26 | 45 | That was to be expected. |
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Each, in a sense, tries to anticipate the other.
A duel of wits takes place.
A game ensues, a guessing game, with possibly mortal consequences.
Some catapult masters have an almost uncanny sense of a prey's next move, but I trusted that the corsairs, being the hired brigands they were, would not be likely to have the services of a seasoned, skillful catapult master at their disposal.
Indeed, I had not expected a naval catapult in their arsenal.
"Steady, helms," I said, "two points more!" "The corsair gains," said Sakim.
That was to be expected.
- (Avengers of Gor)