Neither guest had adjusted yet to the unexpected situation. No one knew how far outthe Klestronu sentry field was set to operate. (If he'd known that a mercenary officer had used the samemetaphor, two nights ago, he'd have thought it a fitting irony. It madehim wish he'd had a day or two more on Iryala, where he'd had access tothe most complete library bank in the Confederation.
When the T'swa reached the fen, they'd have clear shots at the fleeingtroopers, all the way to the other side. Yessir! A great long sonofabitch! Gimme an azimuth on it! The man sat on a branch, holding himself in place with one arm, andsighting through the compass, gave the captain the reading. Sunlight was hazy yellow on flowerbeds and lawn; insects floated amongclustered blossoms. His sleep stirred ugly withnightmares.
Join the newsletter to receive news, updates, new products and freebies in your inbox.