Retief!
Retief!
“@page { margin-bottom: 5.000000pt; margin-top: 5.000000pt; } SEALED ORDERS. . . In the face of the multitudinous threats to the peace arising naturally from the complex Galactic situation, the polished techniques devised by Corps theoreticians proved their worth in a thousand difficult confrontations. Even anonymous junior officers, armed with briefcases containing detailed instructions, were able to soothe troubled waters with the skill of experienced negotiators. A case in point was Consul Pa...sswyn's incisive handling of the Jaq-Terrestrial contretemps at Adobe . . . —Vol. II, reel 91 480 A. E. (AD 2941) "It's true," Consul Passwyn said, "I requested assignment as Principle Officer at a small post. But I had in mind one of those charming resort worlds, with only an occasional visa problem, or perhaps a distressed spaceman or two a year. Instead, I'm zoo-keeper to these confounded settlers, and not for one world, mind you, but eight." He stared glumly at Vice-Consul Retief."Still," Retief said, "it gives an opportunity for travel.""Travel!" the Consul barked.MoreLess
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