Dune: The Lady of Caladan (The Caladan Trilogy Book 2)

by Brian Herbert

threatened to destroy the Duke and the future of House Atreides if she didn’t obey, and the Sisterhood certainly had the means to do so.

victor. Brains or brawn?” “I have a brain,” Rabban said, his tone defensive. “A small one,” Feyd retorted.

up a wall, kicked off, and rolled before landing smoothly back

parents.” Paul continued his

worse. His knuckles were sore, too, as well as the ball of his foot, for some reason. He knew that his opponents must be in far worse shape, but he was glad that he and Gurney had managed to slip away without being identified. He felt both excited and disappointed by the incident. He was glad his father wasn’t here. After

hands, my wife and your mother.” He bowed, gathered the materials from his medkit,

industry—” Shaddam clucked his tongue. “Come now, Hasimir! I cannot involve myself in every little prank or squabble among Houses. Tiny mites and fish? I am the Emperor of the Known Universe.” “A prank? Hmmm, Sire, I invested heavily in the moonfish industry—at your suggestion.” “Implied suggestion, and I did not tell you how much to invest. Now I’m afraid you’ve lost it all, if this infestation is truly as bad as the reports show. I’m glad I never grew fond of moonfish.” He seemed irritatingly calm. “I will not go wading into the feud between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. They’ve been fighting for ten thousand years. It will never end. You know that as well as I do.” The Imperial Mentat accountant spoke for the first time. He sounded professorial. “It is always wise to diversify your financial affairs.” Fenring glared at Dardik, who did not seem to grasp the magnitude of what had happened. He kept dabbing his fingers against the coagulating wound

as if she’d given him great praise. Malina said, “This is more subtle

those cracks and shatter this ancient behemoth.”

glances. Thufir Hawat motioned

lost.” “Not that I would

would overrule her actions. That

throat go dry, but he knew his acceptance—though conditional—was what Jaxson needed to hear. The rebel leader relaxed. “I know you can see deeper than the surface. There

again to secure the door. He didn’t have much time—

said Hawat, “it makes no logical sense.” Paul said,

be part of the plan. Jessica didn’t trust her. Right now, she had to learn as much

the very need for this attack. What is this secret base you’ve found at the site of an