Book 3. (7 results) Priest-Kings of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 92 | As soon as he casts his weapon he throws himself to the ground and covers his body with his shield, as does each man successively behind him. |
| 2 | 93 | This allows each man to have a clean cast at the beast and provides some protection once the spear is thrown. |
| 2 | 94 | The most significant reason, however, becomes clear when the role of the last man on the file, who is spoken of as Last Spear, is understood. |
| 2 | 95 | Once Last Spear casts his weapon he may not throw himself to the ground. |
| 2 | 96 | If he should, and any of his comrades survive, they will slay him. |
| 2 | 97 | But this seldom occurs, for the Gorean hunters fear cowardice more than the claws and fangs of larls. |
| 2 | 98 | Last Spear must remain standing, and if the beast still lives, receive its charge with only his drawn sword. |
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As soon as he casts his weapon he throws himself to the ground and covers his body with his shield, as does each man successively behind him.
This allows each man to have a clean cast at the beast and provides some protection once the spear is thrown.
The most significant reason, however, becomes clear when the role of the last man on the file, who is spoken of as Last Spear, is understood.
Once Last Spear casts his weapon he may not throw himself to the ground.
If he should, and any of his comrades survive, they will slay him.
But this seldom occurs, for the Gorean hunters fear cowardice more than the claws and fangs of larls.
Last Spear must remain standing, and if the beast still lives, receive its charge with only his drawn sword.
- (Priest-Kings of Gor, Chapter )