Page 140 -- First Seen: 2010-07-19

This is a preview of: Phoebus Krumm

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Guarded by Arran's and Krumm's men, Jendyne prisoners with their
hands on the backs of their heads are being marched across the deck
toward the elevator.

In the foreground, Bretta and her parents. Bretta is now back in
her usual attire, as is Loreanna.

Somebody: 'Once the planetary lift is filled, start packing them into
the steam launches!'

Arran (to Bretta): 'Why were you wearing a spacesuit when you first
came aboard?'

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PANEL TWO (upper righthand quarter of page)

Closeup of Bretta's hand as she holds it out. In it is an
obviously infernal device about 4' by 4' by 6', with various stuff
sticking out or hanging off. But it's purely mechanical and chemical,
rather than electrical or electronic.

Bretta (from out of panel): 'I was going to blow up the #-field
generator.'

Loreanna (from out of panel): 'And kill everyone onboard, dear,
including pressganged slaves?'

Arran (laughing): 'Not to mention your loving parents?'

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PANEL THREE (lower lefthand quarter of page)

Closeup on Bretta, maybe weeping a little.

Bretta: 'I don't understand it. I've killed people before. But it was
the unhappiest decision of my life. I'm glad it turned out differently
-- and not just because of the people.'

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PANEL FOUR (lower right quarter of page)

Soaring picture of the maindeck, under sails. Bretta and her
family are just little dots.

Bretta: 'She's just too beautiful, too magnificent. I can't bring
myself to destroy her, no matter what Lia wants.'

Arran: 'Spoken like a true deepsailor, My Little, and much after my
own heart.'



PANEL FIVE

Closeup of Arran, looking very rakish and piratical.

Arran: 'That's why I'm going to keep her.'