"It was the best way they could think of to get the papyrus translated
and still keep the contents secret." Mike rubbed his chin. "They were
pretty smart boys. They were certain your father would find a way to
act on whatever information it contained and all they had to do was
stay on his trail and await their opportunity."
"How could anyone be so vile?"
Mike ignored the question. "I said they were smart, but they weren't
smart enough."
"What do you mean?"
"This little trick of marooning us on a fatal orbit in space. It won't
work."
"Why not?"
"We'll follow them."