Subject: fastening convalesce

From: "Matilda Dominguez" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:50:39 +0200

He started hismotor and rose gracefully into the air.
It was too late for me to preventthe act and so I waited in silence to learn what would follow.
Not so fast, Gor Hajus, admonished the captain of the Vosar, untilyou learn what is in my mind.
Iwas still intent upon watching the life and colour beneath when weheard Bal Zak returning.
They were sure to discover him and then I would be inplain view, of them and my fate sealed.
I do not need acquaint them with the fact, growled Hovan Du. Not entirely, though they are rare, replied Bal Zak. Silently we passed upward along therunway and out upon the roof.
The tower upon which we stood was situated at about thecentre of the total area enclosed. Perhaps I could find ingress to the apartment looming darkly near!
I know well enough where I am, growled Dar Tarus.
The others I saw falling rapidly towards the ground, but again I hadtrouble.
Heeyed me closely for a long minute before he spoke. We heard the voices again, but nearernow.
Let me up, that Imay feel a good pair of legs under me again. It is Bal Zak himself, my old friend Bal Zak! Hovan Du followed him and then it was my turn.
I would that they were here, replied Bal Zak, for the reward ishigh. This we ascended, passing openings at eachfloor, until we came at last out upon its lofty summit.
In the first place I said, let me tell you where you are, if you donot already know. Hovan Du followed him and then it was my turn. That leaves but one who might possibly escape suspicion and detectionin the streets of Toonol. And whom did you expect to find incommand of the Vosar other than Bal Zak? After thatyour fate will be in your own hands. He started hismotor and rose gracefully into the air.
If there is no other way we should have to, I replied. Very well, he said, I may do that occasionally. Work it hard and it will let your brain rest at night.
Tell me your plans and command me in whatway I may be of further service to you.
Silently we passed upward along therunway and out upon the roof. One was much smaller thanthe other two and a second was evidently undergoing repairs. I guessed that you were in one of thelaboratories, but though I visited several I did not find you. Hovan Du followed him and then it was my turn. I have reached that sameconclusion myself.