We had a simple arrangement, as I remember it: you would procure for us the good Captain Holt, and in exchange for this, a reasonable fee, and certain assurances from the Remnant, we would provide you with a percentage of spice revenues. I am over two hundred years old, Minister, and I have a long memory. But in this case, I'm not certain that I'm recalling these details correctly—or perhaps you are not. For you see, Captain Holt has not been delivered to my custody. I'm told that some well organized, well armed "pirates" intercepted the bounty hunter whom I had dispatched to retrieve the Captain and, evidently, he has escaped.

I wonder, Minister, how is this possible? I made sure the time and location of Holt's transfer was a secret to the Cartel. Does it not seem, then, that someone inside the Remnant must be responsible? As I said, I am over two hundred years old. I am a patient being, but in this case my patience has run out. I am holding you responsible for this, and until the Captain is delivered to my custody, as we agreed, you get nothing. Good day, Sir.