Part 3, Meet Crazy Eddie: Chapter 26, Mote Prime Summary

The cutter and MacArthur head towards orbit around the planet. Surprisingly, the trip to the surface is uneventful. The Motie assigned to Horace comes forward and they begin to speak. The Fyunch is the agent of a Master who is interested in trade with the humans. Soon, all of the humans from the cutter are loaded into local cars custom-designed to fit their needs.

Part 3, Meet Crazy Eddie: Chapter 26, Mote Prime Analysis

On the planet, the Moties are very effective at showing the humans exactly what they want them to see and barely even hinting at anything that might be hidden or avoided. The planet, people, and buildings seem appropriately odd while also being organized in ways that are comprehensible. The resources and time dedicated to making the visiting humans, who...