But Thaxton was through with pleasantries. To Cap Hanson he said,
"And now, Captain, that we may not again be interrupted, this time by
a more capable intruder"--that swift, mocking grin at L. Biggs--"I
must ask you to call the bridge, the engine room, the holds. Tell
every member of the crew and command to remain just where he is at the
present time. And make it forceful!"
He "made it forceful" himself by jabbing the hand-gun into Cap Hanson's
loinchops. And since Hanson isn't an idiot, he did as he was told. He
moved to the audio, spoke the necessary commands.