Book 36. (1 results) Avengers of Gor (Individual Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 93 | This is most View more quotes about simply">simply illustrated in swordplay in which two blades are set against one. |
 |
Book 36. (7 results) Avengers of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 90 | Similarly, when possible, one declines engagement when one is at a disadvantage. |
| 58 | 91 | Unfortunately, this is not always possible. |
| 58 | 92 | The most common form of disadvantage, assuming a parity of weaponry and skills, is to be outnumbered at a given time and place. |
| 58 | 93 | This is most simply illustrated in swordplay in which two blades are set against one. |
| 58 | 94 | A swordsman can engage but one opponent at a time, and this renders him vulnerable to the other, however brief the engagement. |
| 58 | 95 | If, instead, he defends himself against one, with a particular parry, however swift, he is exposed to the thrust of the other. |
| 58 | 96 | Something very similar to this occurs in Gorean naval warfare, where, commonly, the ship is the weapon. |
|
Similarly, when possible, one declines engagement when one is at a disadvantage.
Unfortunately, this is not always possible.
The most common form of disadvantage, assuming a parity of weaponry and skills, is to be outnumbered at a given time and place.
This is most simply illustrated in swordplay in which two blades are set against one.
A swordsman can engage but one opponent at a time, and this renders him vulnerable to the other, however brief the engagement.
If, instead, he defends himself against one, with a particular parry, however swift, he is exposed to the thrust of the other.
Something very similar to this occurs in Gorean naval warfare, where, commonly, the ship is the weapon.
- (Avengers of Gor)