"What seems to be the problem?" Retief said.
"Hold those transports! I've just been notified that the baggage shipment has been impounded. I'll remind you, that shipment enjoys diplomatic free entry!"
"Who told you it was impounded?"
"Never mind! I have my sources!"
Two tall men buttoned into gray tunics came up. "Are you Mr. Retief of CDT?" one said.
"That's right."
"What about my baggage!" Gulver cut in. "And I'm warning you, if those ships lift without—"
"These gentlemen are from the Armaments Control Commission," Retief said. "Would you like to come along and claim your baggage, Mr. Gulver?"
"From where? I—" Gulver turned two shades redder about the ears. "Armaments?"
"The only shipment I've held up seems to be somebody's arsenal," Retief said. "Now if you claim this is your baggage...."