Baastards' Revenge

Champion of the Empire Hercules Tom thinks this is a mere diplomatic mission to Baast; little does he know what the Baastards have in store for him. But don't worry - this cat has proven time and again that he has more than the usual nine lives. Read to find out how Herc finds his way out of this one.
"Baastards' Revenge" is a speculative fiction novelette, the fourth of the "Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire" tales.