84 "The first requirement," explained Morn, "is that the person of whom The Book is about must be a First Speaker. Usually the Books must cover the historical incidences that happened during his or her lifetime."
85 "Why are certain First Speakers skipped?" another asked.
86 "Mostly," continued Morn, "because little of interest occurred during their reign of office, or they kept no records, or for one reason or another requested that a record of their lives not be part of The Sacred Writings.
87 There have been Books written about every First Speaker, and many of the courageous people in their lifetimes, but not all have become part of The Sacred Writings. It does not lessen Their achievements, OR Their Glory. Oftentimes They serve The Lords well and faithfully, seeing that Their people had justice, that The Laws were obeyed. That The Truths of The Lords were not corrupted by those who sought to give themselves power. But Their work was so great, so successful that They gained no great fame."
88 "Can one outside of The Hashon People be declared a Lord?" another asked.
89 "It has never been done," admitted Morn, "but I seen reason why it couldn't. The Lords have long said that Their Teachings will be taught by others, that Their Wisdom is not for The Hashons, alone. That in time all intelligence that lives shall know The Truth that shall set them free ....."
90 The Peepian Priest opened his sacred book and quickly read something. "May I ask what you are reading?" Morn inquired.
91 The Priest nodded. "'And The Lord Change spoke to the crowd and said,'" he read '''Behold! The Shining One that shall come after me shall say unto you, 'Those who

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