It is to this location, a gateway between different parts of the world, that traders flock, seeking prices for an almost endless variety of strange wa...es. From the Endless Ocean they come from Tharos and Meilgar and the Island of Seven Stones. From the Inner Sea they come from Danshon and Nius and Poseidonopolis, and the distant Sultanate beyond. And through the northern passes, traders come from the Kingdoms of the Greatlands and the Shadow Empire beyond it. All gather at Kaenor, filling the. In the struggle to subdue the girl a marine?s heavy boot smacked into the redhead?s cheek splitting open the soft flesh. Blood gushed from the wound as the Fallon fought her last before lapsing into unconsciousness. She was not aware of the men?s molestation of her body as she and her debilitated sister were dragged into one of the compound?s buildings. Both girls were dumped onto the floor and locked into the windowless storeroom to await orders from Hector. The tiny dark-haired Isis had seen. It was a paradise on Earth.”“Riiiiight. So if we had a Communist government here, what would you change?”“Well, I’d install political officers into the police and army. Political parties would be banned unless they were allies of the government. The Americans and their lackeys would be kicked out, and all foreign owned businesses would be nationalised. That’s just for starters.”“So everything that Thorn has tried to do then?”Ken stopped short. “Yes. No. Er, no. He’s a fascist. I’d do it so that. " I took over, and within minutes had coffee made,and had found some bagels which I heated up."I called home and Dad told me to not come over! I guess that I thinks I'm adirty bum or something. If you don't mind, I'll crash here for a few daysand then be on my way." Okay, I'll talk to Mom and see what she says. I have to go to worktomorrow, so stay in the house and I'll be home at five or so."We went to bed, me sleeping in her spare bedroom. The next day I awoke tothe sound of Janet's extra.