Poul Anderson's "The Live Coward" (short story, intrigue, free): Cop catches a fugitive

One of the minor stories with a colorful background that is generally quite readable.

Story summary.

A policeman needs to flush out a fugitive who's hidden himself among the rulers of a tribe. But he must do this without any collateral damage to those around the fugitive.

Set in a galaxy spanning human empire. The tribe hiding the fugitive is part of a backwaters planet with medieval Europe type ruling clique with constant clashes between nominal rulers & powerful priests.

Fact sheet.

First published: Astounding, June 1956.
Download full text as part of scans of Astounding (British Edition), November 1956.
Rating: B.
Among the stories from Astounding/Analog issues edited by John Campbell.
Related: Stories of Poul Anderson.