Part 2: His Preposterous Heritage, Chapter 20 - 21 Summary

Jubal has Michael sit while the improvised Martian anthem plays, then stand and bow quickly. This is the way of a sovereign monarch, while the Secretary General stands with everyone else why his anthem plays, as he is not sovereign. When Michael addresses the assembly, he alternates between Martian and English versions of his speech, an idea from Jill.

Secretary Douglas sends a note to Jubal that indicates agreement with his proposition. After Michael finishes his speech, Jubal does his and announces the proposition. Michael wants Secretary Douglas to be his attorney-in-fact, a position that carries over even if Douglas retires from public life. The power of attorney goes to Ben Caxton if something should happen to Douglas or he wishes to be free of the responsibility, and the list goes on for...