o absorb this, then he<br>
    nods.</p>
  <p> PICARD<br>
    So, you're taking on Riker this<br>
    time.<br>
    (smiles)<br>
    Excellent! He'll defeat you just<br>
    as I did!</p>
  <p> &quot;Q&quot; (MARSHAL)<br>
    A wager on that, Captain? Your<br>
    command of this starship<br>
    against... ?</p>
  <p> PICARD<br>
    Against your staying out of<br>
    humanity's path... forever! Done?</p>
  <p> &quot;Q&quot; (MARSHAL)<br>
    Done!<br>
    (smiles)<br>
    And you've alre