But, while he may not be able to read the words from the planet, that didn"t mean there was no message to be understood. He sat and thought such thoughts for long moments, regarding the lights of the surface below.
“This Augury no longer hears the words of Omn,” said Godel, “but it still sees the outside galaxy. The device in your quarters showed you images of your home planet. From here, as from elsewhere on the moons, you can see anything and everything that is taking place throughout the galaxy. Would you like me to show you?”
“Yes please.”
She touched more controls in the chair. The window turned grey and then black, eclipsing the green planet. A representation of the galaxy filled the wall, as seen from some imaginary location outside the spiral arms. The heart of the galaxy was
