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friendly reaction from his family. Being on two different ships really hampered communication; she
hoped they could meet in person for a few days. Captain Solis knew she was due leave; he had


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already said she could take the time off. But she'd heard nothing. . . .

Captain Solis, never talkative this early in first shift, became even more silent after the
encrypted message had gone to his console. Esmay glanced over. "Sir?"

"I . . . said nothing, Lieutenant." He met her eyes. "Lord Thornbuckle is dead. Assassinated.
PresumablyтАФ" his gaze dropped to the readout of the decryption device. "Presumably it's the New
Texas Militia, in retaliation for our execution of their Rangers." A pause, during which Esmay did
her best not to ask the question that hammered at her mind. He answered it anyway. "Lieutenant,
you can count on all leaves being cancelled. I'm sorry. There are some things more urgent than a
wedding."

"It won't hurt to do the paperwork," Esmay said, without thinking. Solis gave her a long look, but
finally nodded.

"Good idea. Then if you get the chance . . . but in the meantime, I want a threat assessment . . .
get started on that while I make the announcement to the crew."




ALTIPLANO


Newscast: "General Casimir Suiza announced today that the Landbride Suiza is planning to marry an
outlander, Barin Serrano, also an officer in the Regular Space Service. Opposition to any such
outlander marriage is expected from the Landsman's Guild; questions have already been asked about
the succession, in view of the fact that Landbride Suiza continues to reside offworld and serve in
the Regular Space Service. In other news, the Speaker of the Table of Ministers has been
assassinated on Castle Rock . . ."




GUERNESE REPUBLIC GENERAL NEWS SERVICE


Newscast: " . . . of more concern is the threat of renewed violence from the New Texas Militia
branches which were not destroyed by the Familias Regnant in their extravagant attempt to rescue
the Speaker's daughter. Questions have been raised in Parliament about the involvement of Guernesi
intelligence personnel in that attempt, and whether such cooperation with the Familias Regnant
compromised Guernesi interests . . ."