We also believe it
possible that he is in danger from violent men."
"Well, that's a new one. George in danger? What about it?"
"May we land, Mr. Vly? I don't want to take the slightest risk that our
conversation can be overheard. We won't stay any longer than necessary."
"You've found me. May as well come in and state your business." The
communicator was shut off from Vly's end.
Zip came up on the Castle. It didn't take long to find the landing
site. There were two spacecraft in position in about the middle of the
asteroid. One was a small ship suitable for local jaunts, and the other
was a normal-sized craft capable of interplanetary travel. The name
Sentinel was painted on the side of the larger craft. Both were very
old and in places a little battered, but were clearly cared about and
well kept up.
The Vigilant Warrior touched down about fifty yards from the closest of
Vly's craft. Joe shut off the engines and pressed the security button.
A slight shudder ran through the ship as bolts shot from the fins,
securing the ship to the surface. The Starmen disembarked and descended
the ladder.
"Over there," pointed Joe. The entrance to the airlock was discernible
across the tiny landing area. The Starmen began walking toward it. The
starfield swept away to right and left, with a couple of nearby
asteroids visible to the eye.
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