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While I am not in a position to repair the
financial damage caused by the "false start" adver-
tising campaign, I feel it only honorable to offer
public apology to Donning for the professional

x Robert Asprin

embarrassment which my memory lapse caused.
For the record, the late appearance of this volume
is due to delays at the author's end, not the
publisher, distributor, bookstore, or dealer. Writ-
ers are often quite loud in voicing horror stories
about having their works mishandled by the pub-
lishing industry, yet not so vocal when it comes to
admitting their own shortcomings. Folks, this time
the confusion and delays were my fault, and the
distress I feel because of that will only be com-
pounded if I allow others to take the blame by
remaining silent.

While I'm prattling, let me try to head off an-
other potential round of misunderstanding and
confusion. In July of '90, another humor series of
mine, science fiction this time, will premiere with
the publishing of Phule's Company. Please do not
panic. This new series is in addition to, not replacing,
the MYTH novels. As promised back in MIL, the
MYTH novels will continue at least through #12.

(More than) Enough said. While this intro hasn't
been as much fun as the last, look at it as a
different sort of insight into the "carefree life of an
author" and the frustrating complexities of the
publishing industry. Enjoy the book. I only hope it
justifies the wait.

ROBERT LYNN ASPRIN
February 1990

Introduction:

"What am I doing here?"

ANY RECRUIT, ANY ARMY

"NAME?"

Now, in those circles within whose company I
am accustomed to travelin', it is considered impo-