"Come into the ship. Put her down and walk away from her. Do you understand? I expect instant obedience."
The warrior obeyed in complete silence. He cast one doubtful glance at Tragor and then did as he was told. The slender girl slumped to the deck the instant she was released, rolled over on her side and moaned.
The warrior spoke then, for the first time. "I did not harm her. You saw—"
"I saw," Tragor said.
"If I did her no harm, why are you angry?"
"Your orders were to bring her into the ship without making love to her."
"But you gave no orders—"
"They are permanent orders. All captive women are to be brought to me first. I will decide who is to claim them."
The warrior nodded. "I am sorry," he said.
"You had better be. Turn now and walk away from me."