THE LOGICAL THING TO do, yes—but how? With only one arm, the simple task of binding the Venerian presented considerable difficulty. How much more difficult would it be to force anything from him?
Then the solution of the first problem presented itself to Parkinson. What was to prevent his strapping this being into the high-backed chair to which he had been secured some time before? Quickly he crossed the circular room to the door he had first passed through while searching for a weapon.
Ten minutes later, when the Venerian regained his senses, he was fastened securely to the tall, metal chair.
“Well,” Parkinson addressed him, “conditions seem to be reversed now, and you’re the underdog. I’ve nipped your invasion in the bud. All your elaborate preparations are wasted.”
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