This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 693 on 26 April 1975.
The Man from the Future (continued . . .)
Toth Zandu was taking a sumptuous meal in his luxury villa, when there was a rude interruption. This should all be mine, this villa, the very clothes you wear—everything! You! It was he from whom Toth Zandu had quite fairly bought the fateful Lottery ticket that had won the fortune. You cheated me! I demand my rights! You have no rights, fool. Help! A madman is trying to slay the master! The intruder was seized and dragged away. I’ll have my revenge! Throw this animal out! If he shows his face again, give him a good beating! How nice to know that one is safe from that fellow’s mad jealousy. And now, it’s time for me to visit and astonish—the Imperial War Council! The empire being in a state of war with Cato, but no shots having yet been fired, Trigan’s leaders were planning their first move . . . when . . . A certain Toth Zandu begs a hearing, General. He says he has inside information of an imminent enemy attack! Then bring him in. Well, fellow, what’s this information, and where did you get it from? I will not reveal the source of my information, but you will ignore it at your peril. Tonight, at sundown, a large force of Caton bombing craft will attack Trigan Bay bridge, here. However, thanks to my information, you will have a large force of fighting craft in wait for them and the Caton force will be entirely destroyed! You think we would move a large force of fighting craft at your instructions? I know you will! You know? How do you know?It was at that moment that the Emperor Trigo entered the council room. What’s all the excitement, General? This madman, Imperial Majesty, is babbling about a Caton attack. We are just going to have him thrown out. The Trigan Bay bridge, vital link between the capital and the sprawling frontiers of the wide empire. It was sunset. They came in low over the water—A FORCE OF SPEEDY CATON BOMBING CRAFT. Anti-air batteries on the bridge went into action immediately. Open rapid fire! Then the first projectiles began to fall.
This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 692 on 19 April 1975.
The Man from the Future (continued . . .)
Rent by an internal explosion following a fire in the engine room, the great vessel rolled over and was soon plunging to the ocean bed. Janno was among the survivors. It’s . . . unbelievable! News reached Trigan City within moments of the disaster. Imperial Majesty! A terrible accident! . . . The “Trigan Hero” has sunk! Similarly, the information arrived at Cato, where the war council was in session. “Trigan Hero” has sunk in the Central Ocean. The issue was no longer in doubt. With one blow, Trigo has lost the most powerful weapon in his armoury. So we will declare war on the Trigan Empire! The Trigan news media broadcast Cato’s declaration. . . . So the empire is at war with the state of Cato. So far, no hostilities have been reported. A state of emergency exists throughout the Imperial possessions.And now, in a lighter vein . . . the holder of the lucky ticket in the current Imperial Lottery draw. We take you over to the Imperial Lottery headquarters, to see the lucky winner. Before the envious gaze of millions, the redheaded individual became a multi-millionaire. Toth Zandu, I have pleasure in presenting you with a bank draft for two million thullars and twenty-five thousand zersts. I thank you. One viewer was more than envious, he was FURIOUS! It’s him! The fellow who bought my ticket off me for five thousand zersts! And the ticket’s won! You threw away a fortune, you fool! How was I to know it was going to win? Come to think of it, how did he know? The winner of the Lottery, Toth Zandu, wasted no time in taking advantage of his good fortune. He went to see a luxury villa in the smartest part of the capital. Apart from the beautiful view, the property has many advantages. Expensive, of course, but . . . I’ll buy it! Established in his new residence and surrounded by every luxury that money could buy, Toth Zandu congratulated himself. An excellent beginning. But only the beginning. One day, not far hence, I shall be exchanging this place for . . . the Imperial Palace! After all, one who can look into the future as if it was yesterday, has the power to demand—and get—anything! . . . Anything!
This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 691 on 12 April 1975.
