"Angela said, "That is not true. People are better than that?"Michael held her arm and said, "He is right Angie. We work like a mob most of the time a...nd this is one situation where, if it is not handled right, we will have untold suffering for the children."A servant came over and whispered in Michael's ear. Michael looked up and said, "Our guest of honour is here."The ring of people broke up and both Michael and Angela left to greet their newest guest. In a moment two very alert young men came. This is strictly voluntary. No man will be forced to take part and no man will be looked down upon for declining. That includes you. I approached you to lead the advance force because of your reputation and because of the work you've done in training exercises. You are not obligated to undertake this mission."Seni smiled but shook his head."If you believe I am best suited for the mission, I will go, Sir," he said. "I can think of no one from the Noble Guard who is likely to volunteer. May I ask. "Hi, Julie," he said, "Haven't seen you in a coon's age. Think you're prettier than ever." What happened to you?" I asked, perching on a stool.He smiled. "Fell down the, the blasted steps, that's what, just carelessness. Cracked my head. Lay out there for a couple of hours. Dislocated the shoulder, broke the leg and fractured my wrist. Damnfool thing to do; foot slipped." You hurting?" Not much. Got some pain pills. Guy from the hospital, sometimes it's a nurse, comes around almost every day. .." Yeah, yeah, well what have you got for me that'll keep you out of jail?"Jimmy ran numbers and was a sometimes bag man for a local bookie, but he also was not above snitching to keep his behind out of the slammer. "Pedro Juarez. I hear you been looking for him." Yeah, he pimps young girls fresh off the boat. Sweet talks 'em into turning tricks for him. Next thing you know they're full time hookers. He looks good for boosting a Mercedes last month -- that is, if we can find him." I haven't.