First come, first served!" The big problem to Sanderson, however, was the question of money.

He was aware that a vast sum would be required.

Nearly all the money he possessed would be sunk in the preliminary work, and he knew that if the work was to go on he must borrow money.
He couldn't get money in Okar, he knew that.
He rode to Lazette and talked with a banker there.

The latter was interested, but unwilling to lend.
"The Okar Basin," he said.

"Yes, I've heard about it.