Schwatzendale returned to the Glicca, unshipped the flitter, then summoned Myron. “Do you own a gun?” “No.” “It is time that you did.” Schwatzendale rummaged through a locker in the saloon and brought out a squat black gun, which he handed to Myron. “This is a Detractor Model Nine, the Blue Spot version, very useful. One of the passengers left it aboard. Can you use it?” “Certainly.” “It is now yours.” “Thank you. Who am I to shoot?” “Possibly no one. We’re going up to Mel, at the top of the scarp. Bring along the gun. We will be talking to the Meluli hetman and perhaps a few others. Keep your
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Time for negotiations!
