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[DHBirr]

This is the ending of James H. Schmitz's novella "The Demon Breed":

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I speak then as the Lord Ildaan, representing the Alliance of the Lords of the Sessegur, Chiefs of the Dark Ships. I address the Wirrollan delegation and all those they represent. To the ends of the area through which the influence of the Alliance extends there will be no further hostile action prepared or planned against the human Federation. The Alliance forbids it, and the Dark Ships enforce our ruling as they have done in past star periods. Be warned!
The Committee concurs. The meeting is closed.

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Translation: humans are scaaaaaary. Don't make 'em angry, or we'll clobber you for stirring up trouble for all of us.
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Big Brother is watching you.  And damn, you are so bloody BORING.