THE ROOM HAD THE DOOR through which we had entered, and two windows. Both were open. In the glowing dimness outside we could see other Physicals ranged in a line, watching us.
“The house is surrounded,” Johnny whispered. “No way of getting out—any break would be instant death. But a little later, when they’re getting ready for the marriages there’s just a desperate chance. There’s generally a hundred Physicals guarding the spaceship, but not so many tonight, if they are needed other places. Did he take Bragg in there?”
“Yes,” I agreed. “Bragg looked pretty frightened. Good Lord, if that damned monster ever gets really angry—”
The words brought a terrified cry from Setta. “If only Bragg will be brought here to us,” she murmured. “I think I can get us outside to watch the marriages. The M
