The Earth man continued to stare morosely down at the street. Under
Tabak's guidance the three of them had secreted themselves in this
neglected cell just off the sanctum of the Radiant God.
When the city was new this chamber had been a part of the defenses of
the temple in case of an uprising. But as the ages crept past without
any threat from the human cattle, even its existence had gradually been
forgotten.
Outside, the city by the _Dra Dur_ was in the grip of hysteria. The
alarm had gone out and the street below was deserted except for
occasional patrols of Nehogans.
Jupiter squinted at the angry orange sun. It seemed to rest on the
rooftops. Only a minute or two and the ceremony should begin. He faced
back into the room.