"Coming on them is the problem, though," another male said.

"We came to live the old ways," another male said.

"We were told we'd be going to a large Starship," said the male.

"It would be very useful if we could get our facts straight," one 20-something male who's taking a leading role just said.

"No doubt you are right," the male said, "but we do not know where it might be."

"Our king desires a word with you," another male said.

"We won't take up much of your time," said the male.

"Anyone with the wit even of a mate would see it can't be done," another male said.

"Here is his strange weapon," a male said from a few meters away.

The older male, though, said nothing, and kept both of his hands at his sides.