14 TWO WEEKS LATER “So, is everything ready for our battle against the Moon, Vince?” demanded Dixon. “Yes, sir, we're all set and ready,” replied Vince quickly, “but let me check on the General's unit too.” “Why do you always have to double-check with the General, Vince? Who's the Master here? Anyway, ask the General to come here, now,” Dixon hissed. They called for the General straight away. “So, General, are you with or against me? I know about your old friendship with Peter Fleming, the old crook.” “Mr. President, do you really have any irrefutable evidence that Mr. Fleming is guilty of all those allegations, that is, of the so-called pre-planned uprising? “And, besides, you need to communicate your intentions to him; you have to let him know, that's the law. We definitely don't

