"It does, indeed," Nerevar says. "Disgust is the only appropriate reaction to any member of the Camonna Tong. They are a sworn enemy to me, and to anyone who believes that man, mer, and beastfolk ought not to be slaves."

Because it clearly must have been the Camonna Tong who sent these assassins. He can think of no other explanation.

"Teleportation is not beyond their capabilities. But star-ships are."