“The ship from Earth arrived early in the morning, after dark. Lieutenant Duvalier gloomily saluted at the three civilians who had gotten out of him. “We need to talk to Colonel Callahan,” one of the arrivals said, stepping towards Duvalier. “The matter cannot be delayed.” “The colonel is in position,” the lieutenant struggled to suppress his irritation. There is no delay, you see. “An attack is expected at sunrise,” Duvalier added. “I don’t think you’ll be able to see the colonel until it’s over.” “Okay, we’ll wait.” Where do you want to go? – Let’s go to headquarters...”