 How does Crownwall feel about the Vegans?
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. A pair of guards, their purple hides smoothly polished and gleaming with oil, crossed their ceremonial pikes in front of him as he approached the entrance. Crownwall sat on the steps, puffed alight a cigarette, and blew expert smoke rings toward the guards. Behind him stood a heavy and pompous appearing Vegan in lordly trappings. What I meant was that I expected someone from Earth to break through our blockade and come here. There was even serious discussion of destroying Earth out of hand, while it is still possible. While these creatures could by no means be classed among the intelligent races, there was a general expectation, which we reported to the Sunda, that they would some day come to be numbered among the Servants of the Emperor. It had been manned by a dozen adventurous people, captained by Crownwall, and had headed out on its ion drive until it was safely clear of the warping influence of planetary masses. The men of Earth had decided that it should work in theory. They had headed for that planet confidently and unsuspectingly, using the ion drive.
 Crownwall thinks the Vegans seem to be just as brutal and horrible as they make the Sundans out to be.
 Crownwall thinks the Vegans are a kind and benevolent race.  Crownwall thinks the Vegans seem to be just as brutal and horrible as they make the Sundans out to be.  Crownwall thinks the Vegans are murderous and can't wait to get away from them.  Crownwall is disgusted by the sight of the slobbering, boneless, tentacled creatures.