 How did the other five people feel about Svan?
Svan was the leader making the final plans—plotting them a bit too well. Four or five generations ago they were. "They had to acclimate themselves to Venus's climate. The native guard of honor, posted a hundred yards from the Earth-ship, stood stolidly at attention with their old-fashioned proton-rifles slung over their backs. A few natives were gazing wonderingly at the great ship, but made no move to pass the line of guards. They think there will be hordes of immigrants from Earth, now that we know Venus is habitable. "From their own mouths you have heard it. She looked around at the others, found them reluctant and uneasy, but visibly convinced by Svan. "The Council did not know what we would face.
 Scared of his dangerous plan, but willing to follow him.
 They don't want to upset him, but they won't tell him he's wrong.  Scared of his dangerous plan, but willing to follow him.  Unsure that what he's doing is best for Venus.  They think he's gone too far and aren't willing to do the dangerous deed.