Although the diplomatic methods of the tawny-haired barbarian tend to lean more towards the savage, snarling, bubbling, ripping-our-throats style of give-and-take discussion and mediation, it can hardly be said that Tawny's methods are any less susceptible to opposing, contary views than are the keen, sharp, aggressive styles employed by the Warlord himself.

I accept, of course, in the name of literally thousands of warriors of cities unfriendly to Helium who might personally fall prey to the sharp tongue of John Carter's diplomatic discourse, not to mention virutally millions who stand to lose their lives in bloody battle if he gets really mad, and actually brings Helium into the battle to help him destroy whole nations.

Besides, Tarzan fan though I am, Tarak would be virtual putty in the hands of Tara of Helium; and could not imagine in a thousand year lifetime ignoring a request of he who is the Warlord himself. Whew.

Tarak of Helium, Raptor, Pancroteonite, THB, Friend of Ulsios, Diplomat Extraordinaire, and CPU (Crafty Potential Usurper)