would take his mind, it would control him as it
controlled all the previous Lord Gods. Not even he, with everything he
had been taught, could resist its power, not in this material form.
What was to happen would have to happen before he became Lord God, and
would have to enter The Holy Of Holies again.
40 That evening there was a lavish banquet at The Palace, and The Lord
God announced another surprise for North. The first of the new class
battleships built by The Hashons with the new gluka molded hulls was
receiving its final fittings at the shipyards. It was to be North's
flagship. It was faster and had more firepower than anything that had
ever been built before.
41 "They are waiting, General, to put her name on, and I give you the
honor of naming her. What shall it be?"
42 North rose to his feet. "In honor of the occasion," he cried, "and
because she is the mightiest ship of The Fleet, let her be called 'The
Morning Star.'"
43 The Lord God rose and everyone else followed him. "So be it," he
cried, "a toast to 'The Morning Star'! Long and glorious be her career!
Let her be invincible to any that come against her!"
44 "To 'The Morning Star’!" everyone cried around the table as they
downed their drinks.
45 "Now ladies," requested The Lord God, "if you will excuse us, why do
you not retire to the music room? I have arranged for one of our most
talented young pianists to play fot you. I have words for your men."
46 The Waiters refreshed the lady's drinks, and they withdrew. Cigars
were brought and most accepted. North and Morn, however, had long ago
given up this disgusting habit. "General Northern Star, you will
accompany me to my private chamber. Excuse me, gentlemen, but I have
some
private instructions for the General."
47 Everyone but Morn bowed as The Lord God and North departed. The Lord
God seated himself and motioned