On the control deck, Captain Strong turned to Walters quickly. "But Tom and Roger, sir," he protested.
Commander Walters glared at Strong and turned back to the audioceiver. "Proceed to quadrant four," he said coldly. "Seize the vessel Space Knight, and if there is any resistance, open fire!"
"Did'ja hear that!" yelled Quent on the control deck of the Space Knight.
"Proceed to quadrant four and seize the Space Knight!"
"I heard," replied Ross grimly. "With a whole squadron sweeping this quadrant we won't make it."
"What are we going to do?" asked Quent.
"We're staying right here."