"So long, Meuhlsie," Retief said. "You played it real foxy."
"You'll ... lock him in his quarters?" Miss Meuhl said.
"What is done with him is now a Groacian affair, Miss Meuhl. You yourself have withdrawn the protection of your government."
"I didn't mean—"
"Don't start having second thoughts," Retief said. "They can make you miserable."
"I had no choice," Miss Meuhl said. "I had to consider the best interest of the Service."
"My mistake, I guess," Retief said. "I was thinking of the best interests of a Terrestrial cruiser with three hundred men aboard."
"Enough," Shluh said. "Remove this criminal." He gestured to the peace keepers.
"Move along," he said to Retief. He turned to Miss Meuhl.
"A pleasure to deal with you, Madam."