"We decided that a thousand years before you were born, so do not feel bitter."
"I presume that a change in your plans is out of the question even though further information on Sol's planets proves you wrong?"
"It will never be brought up again."
"I see," said Guy unhappily. "Part of my desire to convince you was the hope of seeing my home again."
"Oh, but you will," said Charalas.
Guy was dumfounded. He could hardly believe his ears. He asked for a repeat, and got it. It was still amazing. To Guy, it was outright foolishness. He wouldn't have trusted anyone with such a secret. To permit him to return to Terra with the knowledge he had—
"Charalas, what would prevent me from bringing my people to Ertene? I could bring the forces of Terra down about your very ears."
"But you will not. We have a strict, value-even trade to offer you."
"But it would be so easy to keep me here."