"You don't have to be afraid," said the Venusian, in a confidential
tone. "The strangers who come to Shuruun all have the same reason.
It's a good place to hide. We're out of everybody's reach."
He paused, but Stark did not rise to his bait. Presently he chuckled
and went on, "In fact, it's such a safe place that most of the
strangers decide to stay on. Now, at my house, I could give you...."