He coughed and went on: "No matter. But these Eyes have come into every home; they have peered about, peered about, and no one has been taken. Why? Is it something to do with the Translation of Wolves?" He stared hopelessly at his visitors. "All I know is that it is very strange and therefore I am worried."
"Then take us to Gala Tropile," said Haendl. "Let's see what we can find out!"
Citizen Germyn bowed. He cleared his throat and raised his voice just sufficiently to carry from one room to another. "Citizeness!" he called.
There was a pause and then his wife appeared in the doorway, looking ruffled and ill at ease with her guest.
"Will you ask if Citizeness Tropile will join us here?" he requested.
His wife nodded. "She is resting. I will call her."
They called her and questioned h
