Seremides

"Seremides," cried Boots, "tried to throw this miserable rock into a wastes vat.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

Seremides then, again, held out his hand to Talena.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

The handful of Taurentians about would have been swept back like leaves before a hurricane. “Do not let this be done, Seremides! ” cried a fellow. “Protect Talena! ” cried several men.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

Myron, indeed, with a magnanimous gesture, had demurred to accept the weapons of Seremides, the high general of Ar. Seremides now sheathed the sword. “Hail Cos!

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

I though of Seremides, whom I had known as long ago as the time of Cernus.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

But I did not think that she, or Seremides, had feared that eventuality.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

I will see to it! ” she said. “The downfall of Seremides, ” I said, “had already been arranged. ”

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

The young warrior†™ s face was flushed. “Perhaps Seremides can save us, ” said a man. “Or the intercessions of our beloved Talena, ” said another. “We must fight to the death, ” said a man. “Cos will show us no mercy, ” said another. “Perhaps the city will be spared if we confess our wrongs, and make clear our desire for peace. ”

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

Seremides seemed to hesitate for a moment and then, as though he had made a determined decision, however unwise it might be, graciously, and with great courtesy, conducted Talena to a place further from the kneeling Gnieus Lelius.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

The crown of Tur leaves was placed upon her head by Myron, but on behalf of the people and councils of Ar. Seremides and most members of the High Council were in attendance.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988