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"I do not think the enemy wants a prolonged siege," I said, "one that, as far as it knows, might last months". - (Avengers of Gor, Chapter 41, Sentence #189)

"I am not skilled in the ways of war," said Thrasymedes, "but does not this massing of engines suggest an imminent assault, a barrage of stones, softening resistance, to be followed by a massive attack, presumably with an attempt to scale walls?" "It certainly suggests that," I said. "And I think that is exactly what it is intended to suggest". "I do not understand," said Thrasymedes. "I do not think the enemy wants a prolonged siege," I said, "one that, as far as it knows, might last months". "Presumably not," said Thrasymedes. "On the other hand," I said, "I do not think, either, that he is eager to risk ordering paid troops, with no loyalty to anything but loot, to subject themselves to the obvious peril of a general assault on a still stoutly defended town". "What is your thinking?" asked Thrasymedes. - (Avengers of Gor)