49 "I already have followers," screamed the man,
"they speak in every city. Already we boycott many who defile our race.
We will drive them from our land. You have no right to oppose our
sacred duty.
50 But why should I expect justice from a man who has already betrayed
his race, who has for mates a whore of The One, and, of Mu, and who
calls 'son' the child of a Muan savage who probably ran from the spears
of our brave sons."
51 Little Newt stood up. "Father," he pleaded "this thing that calls
itself a man has insulted both my mothers and the father of my blood. I
demand the right to take his blood."
52 "No, my son," commanded The Hawk, "we will deal with him through The
Law."
53 "What is the matter?" cried the speaker of poison, "Are you afraid
to let an inferior fight me?"
54 "No, you damned fool!" snapped The Hawk, "I wish to spare him the
shame of spilling a lesser man's blood. He could cut out your heart
before you could even draw your sword. He is a better swordsman than
any in this room, INCLUDING me! Now, what is this boycott business?"
55 Shining Boar came forward. "There is an Epon in our city," he told
The Hawk, "who took a Daughter of Spirit as his mate, and has been
attending worship. He intends to take The Bread And The Wine.
56 This man and his followers have been spreading false stories about
him, turning his neighbors against him, and causing him to lose trade.
There have even been attacks on his property and person. Others have
been likewise tormented."
57 The Hawk turned to The Speaker of Poison. "You will pay this young
man," he decreed, "full remission for any business he has lost, or I
will