Part 2: His Preposterous Heritage, Chapter 17 - 19 Summary

Secretary Douglas calls Jubal, who claims to be the lawyer for the Man from Mars. While arguing about Michael's legal status, the Special Security forces break into Jubal's house. Secretary Douglas demands to speak to their commanding officer and orders his forces out of the house. Jubal argues about the search warrants, which have been removed from existence along with the police officer who tried to serve them. Secretary Douglas finally agrees to cancel the warrants but insists on a negotiation meeting with Michael in attendance.

Jubal ups the stakes for the meeting by insisting that Ben Caxton be present, as he claims Michael has requested. Douglas eventually agrees to have his security police look for Ben. Not very long thereafter, the security police deliver Ben. Jubal assesses his condition, determines that he...