The Price of Eggs

The Price of Eggs is a science fiction short story by Randall Garrett, written in the late 1950s. It follows Lieutenant Donald John Newhouse as he navigates a diplomatic crisis on the alien planet Dynak, where a human diplomat, Boccaccio di Vino, has inadvertently entered into a marriage with a native royal, Oanella. The narrative explores themes of culture clash and the complexities of human-alien relationships, culminating in a humorous and adventurous resolution involving advanced biotechnology to ensure Oanella produces viable offspring. The story highlights the intricacies of diplomacy and romance in an extraterrestrial context.