After a moment of indecision, Ric whispered, "You're sure he has speed? He could outrace the Earth Fleet?"
"Yes! You will see!"
"The moon, then. Earth's moon! The crater Tycho...."
"Dar Mihelson," she spoke again. "You must get past Earth's fleet. You can do that, with the element of surprise; then head for Earth's moon! Swing around it once and enter Tycho! You will find air-locks there at the abandoned mines, and tunnels leading deep inside. You will be safe for a while! Await further word from me ... I shall contact you again, I promise it!"
Already the wave-length was becoming tenuous, but Praana was sure her final words had reached him. Ric snapped off the disc.
A voice behind them brought them whirling around.
Kueelo stood in the doorway, heat gun held ready as always. He laughed mockingly.
"So. A handy little gadget that is, Earthman. And you really managed to contact Dar Mihelson with it?" he shrugged. "That is all right—we shall have entertainment now. It will be interesting to see how he out-maneuvers the Earth Fleet! If you three will join me?"