But the President of Sumor XI was embarrassed on his visit. He and Burl
are both hunters, and they are highly congenial. But the President of
Sumor XI was upset on his last flight to the lowlands. Burl got out of
the atmosphere-flier alone, and for pure deep personal satisfaction he
fought a mastodon-sized wolf spider with nothing but a spear.
He killed the creature, of course. But the President of Sumor XI was
embarrassed. He wouldn't have dared try it. He felt that, however
sporting it might be, it was too risky a thing for a Planet President to
do.
But Saya took it for granted.
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