The Hostage of Zir
“Here, more Ziruma guarded tethered ayas. The earthfolk were bundled aboard the stocky, six-legged beasts. Their wrists were attached by thongs to the horns on the fronts of the saddles, so that they had some freedom of movement but could not leave their mounts.
“For God’s sake,” said Reith, “don’t fall off or you’ll be dragged!”
“Don’t I know it!” groaned Pride.
Ruddy beams from setting Roqir lanced horizontally through the close-set tree trunks when the party came out on another, larger clearing. Here were rows of tents and more armed Krishnans.
Barré vas-Sarf sprang down from his mount and shouted commands. Krishnans clustered around the tourists, untying their wrists and helping them down. Some could hardly move; several collapsed. Barré said: “I regret the discomfort, good my sirs and madams; but my poor country affords no such luxe as does the imperialists’ railroad. Be assured that you shall be entreated as guests during your stay. If you find your accommodations rude, they stil...l surpass those that we poor fighters for freedom allow ourselves.”MoreLess
“For God’s sake,” said Reith, “don’t fall off or you’ll be dragged!”
“Don’t I know it!” groaned Pride.
Ruddy beams from setting Roqir lanced horizontally through the close-set tree trunks when the party came out on another, larger clearing. Here were rows of tents and more armed Krishnans.
Barré vas-Sarf sprang down from his mount and shouted commands. Krishnans clustered around the tourists, untying their wrists and helping them down. Some could hardly move; several collapsed. Barré said: “I regret the discomfort, good my sirs and madams; but my poor country affords no such luxe as does the imperialists’ railroad. Be assured that you shall be entreated as guests during your stay. If you find your accommodations rude, they stil...l surpass those that we poor fighters for freedom allow ourselves.”MoreLess
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