"Good!", I say, "I have accepted, on the three of ours behalf, an invitation to attend a dance at the crawlys summer house the day after tomorrow. I h...pe you'll both be able to find something suitable to wear that will not clash with my new clothes."The afternoon, tea, and dinner were fortunately uneventful except for the absense of Fanny. During dinner I finally asked Maude why Fanny was not serving the meal. Maude said that she was feeling poorly and left it at that. I had learned long ago. “If we want those Borealans on our side, then Raz has to prove her worth.”The other Borealans leaped out of the way as the two scrapping aliens moved over to the wall, Raz piling on the pressure to keep her challenger on the defensive. Even I could see who was going to win, Raz was noticeably larger and stronger, the will of her opponent waning as she was backed up against the bulkhead. Raz cut her across the chest, then delivered a vicious swipe to her face, crimson droplets staining the. I pray none are offended bythis as I hope this story can be enjoyed for the valuable meaning it triesso hard to bring. I present to those here "The Lord of a City". AGorean retrospect which asks "Can a lowly slave save a great and powerfulUbar from the wrath of the Priest Kings?" Ages ago in this harsh yet fertile land there was one of the prevalent Ubar'sof Ar named Indra. Often after his dinner with his favored slave Indrani athis side he would rejoice in looking out across the city in wonder. "If you like, we have some prescription medicinal aids available below the counter."Zach shook his head, avoiding her eyes when he passed her his cardkey. "I'll keep that in mind if it comes up ... or doesn't."She chuckled and rang up his purchases. "You have a lovely afternoon." That's the plan," Zach said, snatching the bag from the counter with a grin and meeting her eyes at last.By the time he got into his room, his stomach was in knots. The door between their rooms was still open and he.