... First, the Weapon taught Jacob to open and close the airlock Then he was shown how to fuel the engines, upon which the Weapon made some changes to improve their performance Finally, in the control ... he had hidden himself from the Hovans, and followed the Weapon through the airlock "Even in my insanity, I planned well," said the Weapon "These ships, which I taught the Hovans to construct, can ... choose the most monstrous specimen available Hurry!" The Fool ran into the cruiser and was on his way, leaving Tresqu, Wert, and several guardsmen with the Weapon If the Weapon was conscious of the...