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Dune Book III, Chapter 38

By Frank Herbert

Book III, Chapter 38

The Baron storms into the servants' antechamber and just starts yelling at Nefud. Nefud is dumbfounded, partly because of the yelling, but mostly because he's high on semuta.
Let's do that time warp: Nefud mentions he's been the Baron's captain of the guard since he got to Arrakis, two years ago. Just keeping that timeline straight.
What bug does the Baron have up his suspensor unit? His sex slave had a blemish on his thigh hiding a poisonous needle.
But Feyd-Rautha interrupts his uncle. The Baron asks where he's been, and his nephew says he was beating the slavemaster at cheops.
The Baron orders the slavemaster killed for being such a poor gamer and brings Feyd-Rautha to his chambers. Jeez, just imagine what he'd do to you if you beat him at Call of Duty.
The chamber is a mess. The Baron says Feyd's plan failed.
The Baron asks about what happened in the arena several years ago, and Feyd spills the beans about his and Hawat's plan.
The Baron is upset that Feyd tried to have him assassinated, but he proposes a bargain. Hawat will watch over Feyd at all times, and in return, the Baron won't have to kill him. Full time nanny but no early grave? Seems fair.
Feyd does mention that Hawat is a dangerous toy, but the Baron says he knows how to use the Mentat (right to the Imperium throne).
Feyd has a moment where he pictures himself the Emperor. The idea seems to appeal to him.
But there's still the matter of punishment for Feyd. The Baron says he must personally kill every woman in the pleasure wing.
Feyd just thinks on the day he'll no longer need his uncle around.

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Dune Book III, Chapter 38

By Frank Herbert

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