They circled over the lodge, with two finally landing and one remaining aloft. Florin padded over to Yma, and whispered for her to station herself in some bushes by the lodge. He told her to try to shoot down the gyro above when firing began.
Men piled out of the ships which had landed, and approached the lodge. They spread out and swiftly encircled the building. They all carried rifles. Florin estimated that there were about twenty of them. Three of them approached Erol.
"Are you Erol Garbin?"
"Yes. What can I do for you?"
"We are arresting you."
"What for?"
"For betraying the confidence of the people."
"May I see your warrant?"
"We don't need a warrant. We are a people's committee, come to take you to a people's court, where you will undoubtedly be found guilty and executed."
"And what if I refuse to recognize your authority?"