First published in Imagination Jul 1953
In the Sirius system some humans unexpectedly encounter an alien Adharan cruiser. They assume these aliens are pirates, and they confiscate their cargo of jewels, anticipating the haul will be a hot commodity back on Earth. It’s too bad the jewels are actually alien eggs which will hatch nicely in the warm Terran climate.
Cast of characters
- Captain Shure
- Navigator Nelson
- Communications Officer Barnes