"Look!" cried the girl, pointing down the length of the wall.
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Some six shapes, gray, carrying spears and shields were moving rapidly in our direction.
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"Guardsmen," I said, drawing my sword.
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Suddenly I saw the shields shift, facing us obliquely, and saw the right arms raise, spears high, with no change in the rapid pace of the men.
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In another dozen steps the six spears would fly hurled from that swift even pace.
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Losing not a moment I thrust my sword into my belt and seized Lara by the waist.
He is just young and he has lost much blood".
"Look!" cried the girl, pointing down the length of the wall.
Some six shapes, gray, carrying spears and shields were moving rapidly in our direction.
"Guardsmen," I said, drawing my sword.
Suddenly I saw the shields shift, facing us obliquely, and saw the right arms raise, spears high, with no change in the rapid pace of the men.
In another dozen steps the six spears would fly hurled from that swift even pace.
Losing not a moment I thrust my sword into my belt and seized Lara by the waist.
- (Outlaw of Gor, Chapter )