"They left only three men in their 'thopter," the Fremen beside Hawat said.

"That was fortunate. I don't believe we had to damage the craft in taking it."

"Good."

to the south in a steep, wing-tucked climb.

heat, the dryness. In a voice to match that dryness, he said: "Yes, they fought

Presently, dust settled. Only Fremen remained standing.

twice.

ornithopter, then in it. Where the two groups had met at the dune crest, a dust

"They are Sardaukar," Hawat whispered.

"Good."

"Good."

"Did you notice how well they fought?" the Fremen asked.

"Did you notice how well they fought?" the Fremen asked.

to the south in a steep, wing-tucked climb.

"Did you notice how well they fought?" the Fremen asked.

cloud partly obscured violent motion.

ornithopter, then in it. Where the two groups had met at the dune crest, a dust

The Sardaukar approached the waiting group of Fremen in an enclosing half-

The Sardaukar approached the waiting group of Fremen in an enclosing half-

Inconvenience! Hawat thought.

Behind Hawat, one of his men whispered: "Those were Sardaukar!"

to the south in a steep, wing-tucked climb.

"They are Sardaukar," Hawat whispered.

heat, the dryness. In a voice to match that dryness, he said: "Yes, they fought

apparently indifferent.

well, indeed."

glanced toward the open south wall of the sink.

cloud partly obscured violent motion.

"More come!" the Fremen beside Hawat barked. "Be ready. I'd hoped to have us