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"How was the credit registered?"

"The usual way." The manager added an explanation. "This is
a transient world and we get all types. This bank is affiliated
with others and we use the common system. When a deposit is
madeтАФ" He broke off as Avro lifted a hand. "I see you
understand."

"Give me the number of the account."

The deposit Dumarest had made had been registered in a
pattern of metallic inks set invisibly beneath the skin of his left
arm. Special machines could read the code and adjust the credit
as necessary. A blast of flame would incinerate the limb had
there been any tampering or forgery.

"Here." The manager handed over the desired information.
"But no withdrawals have been made to date."

With Dumarest dead none ever would. More proof as to his
extinctionтАФwould a man in need refuse to use the money that
was his?

From the bank Avro went to the field where Cardor waited.
The acolyte shook his head in a gesture of defeat.

"Nothing, master. The traffic is too great. It is impossible to
gain detailed records of who traveled where and on what vessel."

"The circus?"

"Bound for Lopakhin."

Traveling in assorted ships, some members going their own
way, others ready to disperse. All could be followed but nothing
new would be gained. Dumarest was dead. All the evidence
proved it. To deny the facts was to demonstrate his inefficiency.

Yet to accept evidence without checking was to do the same.
 Avro said, "Take men out to the circus lagoon. Have it
dragged. If bodies are found have them placed in cryosacs for
later examination. Bones also. Nothing must be missed."

"Yes, master." The acolyte hesitated. "But all waste from the
circus was pulverized before being pumped to the lagoon."

"Do as I order."

The tone of Avro's voice did not change but Cardor flinched as