 He returns to Secundus, where a standing order is in place to notify the Chairman Pro Tempore of the Howard Families if he came on world.He is located and, without his consent, subjected to rejuvenation at the behest of his descendant Ira Weatheral, Chairman "Pro Tempore" of the Howard Families, who believes that the society and culture of Secundus are in death throes, and wishes to lead the Families to a new planet named Tertius, having had Lazarus advise him in doing so.Lazarus later agrees, promising to commit suicide if Ira does not meet his demands; and in exchange, Ira orders a search to find Lazarus a new amusement.