Rogues in the House

"Rogues in the House" is a Conan the Barbarian story by Robert E. Howard. First published in January, 1934.


 * Angry Guard Dog: Nabonidus has one
 * Big Fancy House: Nabonidus has one, but it has no servants
 * The Berserker: The effect of a powder on men
 * The Dandy: Murillo
 * Deadly Decadent Court
 * Enemy Mine: with Nabonidus
 * Evil Chancellor: Nabonidus is this to the king.
 * Exact Words: Nabonidus promises not to have the king kill Murillo.
 * The Exile: Murillo is not sure whether he's been warned to opt for this.
 * Finger in the Mail: An ear is sent to Murillo
 * Frazetta Man: Thak
 * Gadgeteer Genius: Nabonidus who uses a lot of Clock Punk tech to safeguard his house.
 * Gas Chamber: Used to disburse the dust of the gray lotus
 * Great Escape: Arranged fro Conan
 * The Mole: Murillo sells secrets to foreigners
 * Noble Fugitive: Murillo thinks of this but it might not be allowed.
 * The Rat: the priest who betrayed Conan
 * Turncoat
 * Villain Opening Scene
 * Was Once a Man: The ape-man
 * Worthy Opponent: At the end Conan acknowledges Thak as this.