Terran Citizen Trumple was guilty of the worst sort of subversion when he spoke of an end to warfare. Naturally, there are some atheistic pacifists on Halcyon who would like to see war abolished and more people live out their current incarnations, but this dangerous minority is constantly hunted down. However, we recognize extenuating circumstances in the case of Terran citizen Trumple. He is, of course, unfamiliar with our way of life. That being the case, I have recommended to the military authorities that he be pardoned without trial. I will keep you informed. Most sincerely, Aleg Trogonommo Sec'y for resident extra-Halcyonians * * * * * Terran Consulate Halcyon City Halcyon Mr. Herman Spottsworth Interstellar Division Terran Insurance Company Baltimore, Md., Earth Dear Mr. Spottsworth: The enclosed communication from Trogonommo is self-evident. Feel better? Foggarty * * * * * Interstellar Division Terran Insurance Co. Baltimore, Md., Earth Dear Sammy: Keep your chin up, boy. It's only a matter of time now. Joanie's fine. Hermie * * * * * MEMO: TO: The Commanding General FROM: Lieut-Major Roggo Furl, Office of Military Justice SUBJECT: The Terran Sammy Trumple 1. Trogonommo of State wants us to go easy on the prisoner, Trumple. 2. It is my feeling, though, that in the best interests of Halcyon, an example should be made of the Terran Trumple. The General realizes, I'm sure, that the colony of extra-halcyonians on Halcyon is growing. They must learn to consider Halcyonian culture as inviolate. 3. Accordingly, I recommend we go ahead with trial of Terran Trumple. Signed Roggo Furl Lieut-Major * * * * * MEMO: TO: Lieut-Major Roggo Furl, Office of Military Justice FROM: The Commanding General SUBJECT: The Terran Sammy Trumple 1. Sorry, Furl. Trogonommo has more political friends than a Veterans' Legion Commander. 2. However, I quite agree with you. An example must be made of Trumple. 3. But not through a military court of justice. That's political dynamite. 4. I'd like to suggest that Trumple be allowed to make an attempted escape. He can be killed while fleeing. That should teach everyone a lesson, Trumple included. 5. The details of this attempted escape are in your hands. I suggest you use Lar Luk of Fomalhaut as a go-between, however. And make sure Trumple is killed! 6. After you read it, burn this letter. Unsigned * * * * * 143-1/4 East Scjulak Street Halcyon City Halcyon Dear Boss: Have I got news for you! A few days ago, Lar Luk--the ex-insurance salesman from Fomalhaut--visited me at the stockade. You could tell something was going on because Luk, usually a loud extrovert, spoke in conspiratorial whispers. "They are going ahead with your trial," he said. "How do you know?"