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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs: "Kneel!" he commanded.
"I prefer to die standing," she replied.
"As you will," said Vas Kor, feeling the point of his
blade with his left thumb. "In the name of Nutus, Jeddak
of Dusar!" he cried, and ran quickly toward her.
"In the name of Carthoris, Prince of Helium!"
came in low tones from the doorway.
Vas Kor turned to see the panthan he had recruited at his
son's house leaping across the floor toward him. The fellow
brushed past Astok with an: "After him, you--calot!"
Vas Kor wheeled to meet the charging man.
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