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 He says maybe that new particulator we ordered ll do the trick.
 Particulator? Linda said, getting up.
 Yup. We done ordered it in one of them whatchucall yore aspects
. Lord Incarnadine told us it might be had there. And shore enough, it were.
 What s it do? Gene asked.
 Danged if we know. Jus know that one that s in the
Voyager
 s cracked.
 Oh. And you think that might be the problem?
 Could be. We replaced a couple parts so far. Dolbert even built one or two.
They didn t do the trick.
But this one jes might. Luster took off his cap, exposing a thicket of yellow
hair. He scratched his head.
 Then agin, maybe not.
Gene asked,  When do you figure you can install this gadget?
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 Dolbert?
Dolbert laughed and shrugged his narrow shoulders.
Luster said,  Dolbert says there ain t nothin standin in the way o doin it
right now.
Gene dragged up another crate, this one empty. He sat.
 Mind if we watch you doctors operate?
Dolbert giggled.
Thirteen
Seacoast
Peele Castle sat with its back to the sea atop a high chalk cliff. It looked
like something out of a fairy tale, a fantasy of high towers and crenellated
battlements. The sun declined behind it, throwing a sheen of reddish light
over the water. Gulls wheeled in the evening sky, white against the darkening
blue. Far
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out to sea, the dark stripe of a squall line edged the horizon.
Thaxton and Dalton sat on a knoll overlooking the scene.
 Looks like bad weather coming in, Thaxton said.
 Yup. God, isn t it picturesque?
 It is that.
  It was many and many a year ago, in a kingdom by the sea,  Dalton recited.
  That a maiden there lived, whom you may know, by the name of Annabel Lee. 
 Keats?
 Poe.
 Oh, yes. American.
 Here s the princess.
They both stood as Dorcas approached barefoot, sandals in hand.
 Good evening, gentlemen. It was a nice walk, wasn t it? It seems we re the
first to arrive.
 Couldn t pick a more charming spot to spend the night, Dalton commented.
 I ve spent many a night in Peele, she said.  When I was young we came here
often. I spent whole summers here.
 Are there any local inhabitants? Thaxton asked.
 No. This land is deserted. The population disappeared long ago. Plague was
the cause, it s thought, though it happened so far back, no one is sure.
 Pity. It s beautiful country. Reminds me of England a bit.
 This world is a variant of Earth, and this land was very similar to England.
Dorcas looked landward across the grassy plateau.  Here comes everybody.
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A line of horse-and-riders was approaching, servants and others walking
behind.
 Your Highness, Thaxton said,  may I ask about the jewel you wear on your
forehead?
 Yes, of course. It symbolizes the Interior Eye, the Eye of Yahura the Seer.
It has to do with the religion of my adopted country, my husband s native
land.
 How interesting. I d like to hear more about it.
 Certainly. Later, if you wish.
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 May I ask, ma am, whether you knew the viscount well?
 I knew him, his wife. I saw them at various affairs over the years. I
couldn t say we were friendly. Still, it s a terrible thing that s happened.
 Oh, quite. Did the viscount have many enemies?
Dalton seemed uncomfortable.  I m sure Her Highness doesn t  
 I can understand your interest, the princess said,  having discovered the
body. It must have been a shock.
 It was. I hope you don t find my questions too impertinent, ma am, but, as
you said, our curiosity is naturally very high. And our concern, of course.
 As is everyone else s. The murderer must be brought to justice. He cannot be
permitted to go free. The princess seemed to retreat into herself, her gaze
deflecting momentarily. Then she looked at Thaxton.
 Yes. To answer your question, the viscount was not liked by many people.
Whether he had enemies, I
don t know.
 Thank you, ma am.
She looked toward the sea.  I think I ll sit by the cliff and watch the sunset
before I go in. I must meditate.
They watched her go down the knoll and walk toward the cliff s edge.
 Odd.
 What? Dalton asked. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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