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offices, built in that low airy style also typical of Numenes.

Alighting from the Wispen Argent, Pardero rode a slideway to the terminal,
where he sought information regarding the Connatic's Hospital. He was
referred first to the Traveler's Aid Station, then to an office at the side
of the terminal, where he was presented to a tall spare woman of
indeterminate age in a white and blue uniform. She gave Pardero a laconic
greeting. "I am Matron Gundal. I understand that you wish to be admitted to
the Connatic's Hospital?"

"Yes."

Matron Gundal touched buttons, evidently to activate a recording mechanism.
"Your name?"

"I am called Pardero. I do not know my true name."

Matron Gundal made no comment. "Place of origin?"

"I don't know."

"Your complaint?"

"Amnesia."

Matron Gundal gave him a noncommittal inspection, which perhaps indicated
interest. "What about your physical health?"

"It seems to be good."

"An orderly will conduct you to the hospital." Matron Gundal raised her
voice. "Ariel."

A blond young woman entered the room, her uniform somewhat at discord with
her sunny good looks. Matron Gundal gave her directions: "Please conduct
this gentleman to the Connatic's Hospital." To Pardero: "Have you luggage?"

"No."

"I wish you a quick recovery."

The orderly smiled politely at Pardero. "This way, please."

An aircab slid them northward across the blue and green landscape of Flor
Solana, with Ariel maintaining an easy flow of conversation. "Have you
visited Numenes before?"

"I don't know; I don't remember anything earlier than the last two or three
months."