By gives a very faint smile. "The camp has a morale problem, as you well know," By says. He stretches a bit. "I could have told them their future right and true. Victory, absolute victory, and more beyond. I don't see any problem with that.

"And don't worry about the Cetagandans," By shrugs. "They knew I was a time traveler myself - I made sure that came out clear as day. Didn't do anything with me beyond fast-penta interrogation."