"and the fact that they're slightly bent over,
their arms being slightly longer, they could easily pass for some of
the mixed bloods on this ship. They are highly intelligent, have a
great deal of capability, and would be extremely dangerous if they got
their hands on our technology.
30 Do not confuse lack of development with lack of intelligence. In a
few thousand years they'll be the equal of any of us! They own this
world, WE don't. We're only visitors here.
31 We'll establish our colonies in uninhabited regions, we will not
bother their social development. We'll trade with them but only items
on their own level. There will be no taking, no conquest, do I make
myself CLEAR?"
32 "How dare you?" screamed The Lord God's Aide, "HOW DARE YOU speak to
your better in such a manner? The Lord God decides what actions his
people are to take, not a traitor!"
33 North jumped to his feet. "No one is better than anyone else here!"
he screamed. "We are all equal! And if you will step down to
the exercise room, I will show you just how equal we are!"
34 "ENOUGH!" snapped The Voice. "WE are not here to exchange
challenges."
35 "Agreed!" commanded The Lord God. "I gave my word I would abide by
your council. That has not changed. If you desire that we treat these
savages as equals, though I do not understand your reasoning, I will
comply. After all, there are plenty of barren regions far from any of
their settlements that we can turn into gardens with little effort. It
will be no trouble at all to make things like this to trade. Forgive my
Assistant. He sometimes is quite over protective."
36 "I quite understand," answered The Voice. "I have similar problems.
" He exchanged a smile with North,