 How does the Council feel about Crownwall's decision to go back in time to before the Vegans appeared?
The sight of an Earthman on Vega III, where it was impossible for an outlander to be, brought angry crowds to surround John Crownwall as he strode toward the palace of Viceroy Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII of the Universal Holy Empire of Sunda. If they carried out the threats of their present attitude, Earth would have to send Marshall to replace him. "It was only decided yesterday, back on Earth, that I would be the one to make the trip here. There was even serious discussion of destroying Earth out of hand, while it is still possible. As an Earthling, you have heard of the details of the first expedition of your people into space, of course?" " Heard about it?" exclaimed Crownwall.
 They are horrified. They sent Crownwall to make a peace treaty not to commit genocide.
 They are scared. The Sundans will surely attack the Earth now.  They are horrified. They sent Crownwall to make a peace treaty not to commit genocide.  They are sad. They are all alone in the universe now.  They are ecstatic. All of their enemies are gone now.