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Its text , we are reliably informed , is now in the hands of our Governments at Great London , Greater New York , Tokyohama and Mombozo . Helios of it also have been sent to Tarrano 's own government of Venus and to the Little People of Mars . We have as yet no further details ... '' _ A buzz came as he ended , with only the click of the tape continuing as it printed his words . A period of silence , then again his voice : _ `` Official 2:32 A. M. Inter-Allied News : Tarrano rejects Ultimatum . His note to Earth Council complete defiance . Official text follows ... '' _ We listened , dumb with amazement and awe . Tarrano 's note was indeed , complete defiance .