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THE RIGELLIAN INSTITUTE OF
ARCHEOLOGY, 3783 a.d.
Sir Rodney said, "That was quite a story, Rupert. It is so glorious, and so terrible, to think that our
beloved ancient masters fought so hard to kill each other."
"Yes, sir, and more than a bit ironic, considering that while we are basically still carnivores, we became
so peaceful under their tutelage," Rupert said.
Sir Percival said, "I expect it was a matter of our doing what they told us, and not what they did."
"I suppose so, Percival. We were always obedient to their wishes, and I think that they would have
wanted us to be more peaceful than they were. We lost so much of their culture in The Tragedy, and
these records help fill in our knowledge of the Humans. I'm eager to see more of them."
"It's quite a story, sir. Please realize that you've only seen a small part of the records that I've recovered.
Do you want me to show you the rest?" Rupert asked, his tail wagging submissively.
"Yes, but not today. It is so violent that I don't think that I could take any more of this today. But one
last thing before we go. I think that you were quite right about the popularity that this data will attain. I'd
wager that you have the material here for dozens of historical entertainment shows. Your researches were
funded by the institute. Would you have any objections to assigning your commercial interests in it to the
institute?"
Rupert's tail dropped to the floor. "Normally not, sir, but I have a growing family, with all of the
expenses that this entails, and my salary is stretched a bit thin," Rupert said.
Sir Rodney said, "Well, then, what would you say to a half ownership, with the institute assisting in the
legal and financial aspects of the project."
"Well, sir . . ."
Sir Percival added, "Also, I think that it would be quite possible to get your name on Her Majesty's next
Birthday List, for your scientific accomplishments, of course. How does 'Sir Rupert' sound to you?"
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"It sounds very good indeed, sir, and my wives would love being 'ladies.' Also, I think that a one-half
interest would be quite generous," he said, wagging his tail eagerly.
THE END
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