{"id":1268,"date":"2014-11-01T11:11:04","date_gmt":"2014-11-01T11:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gorean-forums.com\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2014-11-01T11:13:27","modified_gmt":"2014-11-01T11:13:27","slug":"trial-and-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gorean-forums.com\/?p=1268","title":{"rendered":"TRIAL AND ERROR"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Disturbed<\/A><\/p>\n

Picture: Docks of Tancred’s Landing – Disturbed Seagulls<\/i><\/p>\n

TRIAL AND ERROR<\/b><\/p>\n

By Teal Razor, slave of Captain Siri Emerald Jr., Olni<\/p>\n

Tuesday morning, the day after the conclusion of the trial of Olni vs. Lady Kipsley, I was trotting by the notice boards and saw this headline on a scroll posted for all to see\u2026.
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\nTRIAL CONCLUDES – CITIZENS LIVID
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\nI tried to search for the person\u2019s name who wrote this, but I could not find a byline. I always put my slave name to a scroll that I hand Master Yuroki. There were times when I had been pelted with stones in the street for writing what some have perceived to be inflammatory words, but the show must go on. It appeared that the author of the scroll headline wanted to remain anonymous since, if the person who wrote this became known, they, too, would be pelted with stones in the street.
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\nWell, it was a long trial. The second part of the testimony and questioning on Monday, started almost an ahn late. The magistrate was in the foulest of moods. He called for order but the attendees were all worked up about this trial and the buzz of voices kept threatening to drown out the testimony.
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\nLady Kipsley was the first on the stand. The magistrate Master Acciotheon called for the defense to resume the case to produce documents which proved that Lady Kipsley was no longer a slave, but a free woman with proper manumission papers. The defense did produce the scrolls but the courtroom went crazy and the trial goers screamed out that these scrolls had been faked. Now looking back on this, I can say that it might be very possible that this was done. If the trial had been held within one Gorean day, the defense would not have had time to find a corrupt scribe, pay them off, and have the manumission papers changed to suit the court. Obviously, the defense wanted to spare Lady Kipsley from the embarrassment of being collared over a technicality.
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\nThe grumpy magistrate, Master Acciotheon, read the scrolls despite the pleading of the prosecutor, Lady Celeste, that the question of the Lady\u2019s date of manumission be taken up at the end of the trial.
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\nThe prosecution said that they had the manumitting Jarl available, if he was needed, to appear in the court to give credence to the papers. The Magistrate thought that everything looked in order and the prosecutor was given the chance to scan them. That is where the first commotion started. Master E was ascending the stairs of the library cylinder and when he reached the level where the witnesses were being sequestered and guarded by Master Isnala, Master \u201cE\u201d made a social gaff.
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\nAt first he asked the slave, Missy, to get him some water. He was out of breath and sweating because of the long climb up the stairs. It was his own fault, really. I mean everyone has been commenting on his growing middle section. He sits in the commons requesting pastries and black wine.
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\nI digress. Master Isnala, a warrior, told Master \u201cE\u201d that the slave would not be getting anyone water as she was a witness at this trial. Master \u201cE\u201d then turned to the warrior and said to him, \u201cThen YOU fetch me some water!\u201d Those were fighting words to Master Isnala and he replied, \u201cExcuse me, you piece of sleen filth. I am a witness also and I take no orders from any bloody scribe. I would just as soon cut your head off!\u201d
\nThe warrior drew his sword and had to be talked down by free men that were near so that there would be no bloodshed. An Initiate, Thelemenos, took great offense that swords were drawn in the presence of the Blessed Ones. Master \u201cE\u201d sheepishly lifted his cloak to reveal that he was sword-less, hoping that his life would be spared by a show of non violence. Master Isnala sheathed his weapon but not before letting some choice words hit the ears of Master \u201cE\u201d. In all actuality this was one of those paga fueled moments. Master Isnala had been quaffing the potent drink from his personal flask, so that when Master \u201cE\u201d arrived, his face was flushed and he reeked of alcohol. These two were ripe for a confrontation and a confrontation it was. The Magistrate was fuming and his shouts could be heard on the floor below. The crisis was averted but not before a citizen from another city loudly blamed Master \u201cE\u201d of, causing his own public repugnance. The voice in the crowd yelled, \u201cSee, even his own people want him dead.\u201d This statement was parroted throughout the courtroom and it quickly turned the tide against Master \u201cE\u201d.
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\nNow it was time for the rest of the witnesses to take the stand one at a time. We had a very nice beating of the slave called Missy for her testimony. It was smartly administered by Master Dark. It was hard to tell who was enjoying it more, the beater, the beatee, or the crowd. I must say, for the sake of accuracy, the crowd was rather vocal in its reaction to the beating, which seemed brutal. I must also say the punishment was administered before her answer was given as is accorded by Merchant Law, or so I am told.
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\nWell the slave accounted well for herself although I think she would have given the same answers under normal questioning. She told the truth and if there was a beating she had to go through, it was not unusual. Every Gorean thinks of slaves as animals; they are subject to all kinds of treatment, whether good or ill.
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\nThe questioning skills of the prosecutor were to be applauded. But the defense, Master \u00c7assian Thalassa, was full of objections. I think it would be hard to be his slave as he appears to be a most difficult man. There was a lot said between the time in which the slave was beaten and the end of the testimony of Master \u201cE\u201d. I would feel remiss if I did not report to you that Master \u201cE\u201d was swilling liquid from a flask the whole time he was on the docket. I do not think the liquid had anything to do with the hydration of the one Master \u201cE\u201d.
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\nAfter hours and hours of questioning we were given a 10 ehn recess to use the rest facilities. I just ran out into the street to relieve my bladder since all the \u201cpowder rooms\u201d were full. We all went back to a rather momentous decision by the magistrate, Master Acciotheon. For the crime that Lady Kipsley had committed, the attack and attempted murder on the person of Master \u201cE\u201d, she was sentenced to DEATH!
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\nThis verdict caused fights to break out in the amphitheatre. One free man was knocked from the top tier by another. He came rolling by me as I politely moved out of the way.
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\nI was really disgusted with the magistrate for using this pregnant pause to incite the crowd with this provocative verdict. After his shouts to come to order, which made his voice go hoarse, order was resumed. With a minimal amount of buzz from the crowd the magistrate then finished his reading of the verdict. He pronounced that the sentencing of Lady Kipsley would be commuted. Everyone in the amphitheatre went to fisticuffs. I even saw some free women slapping other free women.
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\nThis was not mildly amusing to anyone who was on the side of Master \u201cE\u201d. These supporters calmed down when the last part of the verdict was read. It is insufferable that the magistrate was toying with the court. I believe, though, that he was just getting back at everyone for keeping him so long in the first trial. He \u201cbitched\u201d loudly about his lack of sleep and how the trial was impinging on his social life and blah blah blah. Well I am glad he could have his little vengeance. It was lovely to witness.
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\nThe last part of the verdict was a proclamation by the magistrate that, the defendant, Lady Kipsley, was never to show herself in Port Olni again. He said, \u201cShould she be found in Olni ever again, this sentence shall be carried out immediately and without further recourse.\u201d I think that was pretty clear. I also think that it would be foolhardy of Mistress Kipsley to darken the gates of Port Olni ever again.
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\nNow back to my crowd watching. I believe I mentioned that I was thinking of writing a little fashion column in this corner within the notes of the first trial.
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\nWell, the trial venue was the perfect place to observe Gorean fashion. You have so many from different cities that you get a sense of trends in other places. Most of the modes of dress were pretty standard. There were a few finely sewn robes of concealment using colors most becoming to the wearer. Most of the free men were dressed in the colors and robes of their castes. I found little fault with the free men. But it seemed to me that the Masters or Mistresses of the majority of the slaves should have their fashion \u201cgoggles\u201d readjusted.
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\nIt was distressing to see some of the cheap and shoddy work put into slave silks and dress camisks. A good tailor was needed by these beasts. Another sad note was the overuse of bina exhibited by a lot of the slaves.
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\nFor the most part the hairstyles were becoming but, I would need more room to explain how one person\u2019s hairstyle appeared as though they were using the same salon as Master David Bowie. I will save that for a Gor version of the earth fashion magazine called Vogue. I think I will call it \u201cGorogue\u201d.
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\nWell to end this story of the trial, I will tell you that the prosecutor, Lady Celeste, wailed over the crowd, \u201cWe have let her go (to) slit some other unsuspecting man’s throat.\u201d She then loudly proclaimed to anyone in earshot, \u201cI will be appealing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

From the NEW VOICE OF GOR v.4 Issue 176<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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