 Why does Meyerhoff arrest Zeckler?
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the dead, musty air with distaste. He executed a deep, awkward bow, motioning Meyerhoff into the dark cubicle. Why, I've been in here for years—" "Look, Zeckler, the name is Meyerhoff, and I'm not your pal," Meyerhoff snapped. I sent an appeal to the Terran Consulate the first day I was arrested. I've got three million credits sitting in the Terran Consulate on Altair V, just waiting for me to walk in and pick them up. "You've committed the most heinous crime these creatures can imagine, and they're going to get you for it if it's the last thing they do.
 He arrests Zeckler for undermining the authority of the Terran Trading Commission.
 He arrests Zeckler for perjury.  He arrests Zeckler for undermining the authority of the Terran Trading Commission.  He arrests Zeckler for murdering eighteen Altairians.  He arrests Zeckler for selling the same plot of land to a dozen different Altairians.