the other would still have a chance. And when the
time came, if they had to, they could throw in together. Or was North
more aware of Morn's plans than Morn thought?
81 Morn returned to his command deck and got under way , these
disturbing thoughts running through his mind. If the mechanical moved,
they would lose their surprise, and the attack might be very short
lived. But the scouts reported it was staying right where it had been,
working feverishly on its engine modifications.
82 Hour after hour slipped by until they got into position on the far
side of the planet, undetected. Both Morn and North breathed a sigh of
relief. Gray Mountain was already moving in, steadily advancing on the
automatic which seemed to pay him and his task force little heed. "It
must by now realize that we're not with the main force," Morn tight
beamed to North. "It's got to be wondering where we are."
83 "Well, I think it's about time we let it know!" announced North.