It should have been obvious, Ron thought. The Fleet Commander who had preferred destruction of Earth, rather than salvage of it, was obviously the one person on Rorla who had reason to oppose their coming. It was a bitter coincidence he should also be in charge of the colony of delegates. Ron was glad their opposition was no longer unknown, however, and since they were staying at the house of Clonar, it might be possible to avoid contact with Tenarg almost completely.
In the evening an excellent dinner was served by Mietla and Nanine. The Rorlan foods were strange to the taste of the Earthmen, but Clonar had suggested those which he knew would be appetizing.
As dusk came, Ron separated himself from the group and went out to the gardens to watch the sun lowering in the western sea. He was
