One look at the man told Jupiter that he was possessed--that he was merely a vehicle through which some Anolyn inside the city was seeing, hearing, speaking, acting-- In an undertone he cautioned Lete and the Nehogan general not to mention their plans, turned to the Caligan envoy. "What message do the Anolyn send?" The Caligan stood like a man in a cataleptic trance, regarded Jupiter with fixed, unwinking attention. "I am to inform you that the girl, Tabak, and the man, Reiloc, are unharmed." Jupiter realized suddenly that his forehead was covered with sweat. He didn't interrupt. The Caligan continued in that flat, unemotional voice: "Unless you disband your army and send them away, the girl will be turned over to the long-tailed Begans to play with. If she survives the animal-men, which is doubtful, she will be sent to the biological laboratories for vivisection. Reiloc, of course, will be operated on immediately." The Caligan paused. The control blister was still. "In the event you agree to the Anolyn terms," the emissary went on, "both Tabak and Reiloc will be set free outside the city gates. You are to take them aboard your ship and leave Yogol forever. "Post-hypnotic commands have been implanted in both their minds. If you return or attempt treachery, of any kind, they will kill you. "You have until sunup to give us your decision." The Caligan stopped talking. Jupiter let his breath run out between his teeth. The orange sun was sinking into the _Dra Dur_. Lete's yellow eyes glittered. The Nehogan general opened his mouth to speak. But Jupiter silenced him with an imperative gesture. "This is not something to be decided without thought," he told the unwinking emissary. "We'll give you our answer before daybreak." He turned to the guards. "Lock him in my cabin." No sooner had the door closed on the Caligan envoy, than Lete sprang to her feet. She was clad in the fur of some jungle beast. A sword and dagger hung at her waist. She made Jupiter think of a savage Joan of Arc more than ever and he could feel his heart sink. "There is but one answer," she flashed, "and that's to attack! Attack tonight before they can bring up reinforcements. "This is the first time the Kagans have been united. Do they think we're foolish enough to throw away everything for the life of a man and a girl!" Jupiter didn't say anything. The Nehogan general shook his head. He looked somewhat like Reiloc except that he was older, heavier. "After all," he said, "many men will die during the battle. Is that any reason to abandon the fight? What's the life of two people against the whole world? I don't understand it. The Anolyn must be very desperate to offer such terms. It is a trick, maybe."