Even if they send a man in on skates i doubt if he would come this far with no tracks to lead him on.
To her increasing dismay, she also overheard comment on all sides that, not only had the elusive minister baythan agreed to an heir-contract, but the triad rulers were to make an announcement of planetary significance at the official signing of that document.
Bickel headed toward quarters, pawing at the problem in his mind, rolling it.