Talena

Also, secret documents earlier obtained in Brundisium, and deciphered, gave at least one other name, that of a female, one called Talena, formerly the daughter, until disowned, of Marlenus of Ar. Her fortunes were said to be on the rise in the city.

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"And, citizens," called Talena to the crowd, "have you not heard her, even here, on this very platform, in my very presence, utter shamelessly seditious discourse!"

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I looked down at the new slave, whom I had decided to call 'Talena', which slave name was also entered on her papers, in the first endorsement, as her first slave name pertinent to these papers, and by means of which she could always be referred to in courts of law as, say, the slave who on such and such a date was known by the name 'Talena.'

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Talena inclined her head, accepting these greetings.

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"Prepare to hear yourself sentenced," said Talena.

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"And do you beg forgiveness of your Ubara?" asked Talena.

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988

Talena, as I knew, was an exquisitely beautiful female, with that olive skin, and dark eyes and hair.

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"Surely you regret the crimes of Ar," said Talena.

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"Perhaps it is you will dance," cried Talena, "and as a slave, before my officers!"

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"I regret that I cannot," said Talena, "despite my love for you, exempt you from your duties to the state."

Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988