"I am defeated," said the Martian stiffly. "I would have preferred it at the hands of—"
"One who is not a traitor?" asked Guy. "Marshal Monogon, why am I a traitor?"
"You betrayed your oath."
"My oath," said Guy, "was intended to set up a condition in which a man will do the best thing for his homeland. That I am doing."
"You think so."
"They'll all think so."
"I am defeated," repeated Monogon. "I hope to see the day when you are caught."
"You may, at that."
"But to what end are you working? You fought Terrans. You fight us. Why?"