Next, that were the Nervina on hand she would thwart the Senestro;
for she was a very learned woman, as advanced as the Rhamda Avec
himself. But that she was a queen first and a scholar afterwards;
her motive in going through the Blind Spot was to take care of the
political welfare of her people, her purposes were as high as
Rhamda Avec's, but partook of statesmanship rather than
spirituality.
Finally, that the Rhamdas were perfectly willing for the coming
contest to take place, on the evening of the Day of the Prophet,
in the Temple of the Bell and Leaf.
"Jan Lucar," Watson felt prompted to say, "you need have no fear
as to the outcome of the ordeal, whatever it may be. With your
faith in me, I cannot fail. For the present, I need books, papers,
scientific data. Moreover, I want to see the outside of this
building."
The guardsman bowed. "The data is possible, my lord, but as to
leaving the building--I must consult the queen and the Rhamda Geos
first."
"But I said MUST" Watson dared to say. "I must go out into your
world, see your cities, your lands, rivers, mountains, before I do
aught else. I must be sure!"
The other bowed again. He was visibly impressed.
"What you ask, my lord, is full of danger. You must not be seen in
the streets--yet. Untold bloodshed would ensue inevitably. To half
the Thomahlians you are sacred, and to the other half an impostor.
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