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curiosity-"

"There's no mystery. I want information from a man who may
not live long."

"I see " But it was plain that Alusz Iphigenia felt no great in-
terest in Gersen's plans, and she remained in the lobby while Ger-
sen sought out Edelrod

"I would like to speak with Kakarsis Asm Can this be ar-
ranged3"

Edelrod pulled thoughtfully at his long nose "A ticklish matter
He must cooperate with the guild, such men are guarded carefully,
for obvious reasons Of course I can try to make arrangements Is
expense a critical factor3"

"Naturally I expect to pay no more than fifty SVU into the
guild treasury, another fifty to the Guild-master and perhaps twenty
or thirty to you "

Edelrod pursed his lips He was a plump man of uncertain age

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with a pelt of soft, heavy black hair "Your largesse is not of the
regal variety The people of Sarkovy respect reckless liberality
above all other virtues "

"If I understand the signs correctly," said Gersen, "I have sur-
prised you by the money I seem willing to spend The amounts I
mentioned are the top limit If you can't arrange matters at these
rates I will inquire of someone else "

"I can only do my best," said Edelrod despondently "Please
wait in the lobby, I will make inquiries."

Gersen went to sit beside Alusz Iphigenia, who pointedly asked
no questions .. Edelrod presently returned with a )ubilant expres-
sion "I have set affairs in motion The cost will be very little more
than the figures you suggested " And he snapped his fingers exul-
tantly

"I have had second thoughts," said Gersen "I don't care to
speak to Master Asm "

Edelrod became agitated "But it is feasible I have approached
the Guild-master'"

"Perhaps on another occasion "