CHAPTER 36Kira could see the shadow move before her. She wondered what kind of commands she could use to determine what she was seeing or whether there was really something up ahead. She ran quickly, hoping to catch it. As she ran, she caught a glimpse of what looked to be a white horse’s flank. She launched herself toward it, only to find it disappear as if it were nothing but vapor.
Kira halted and stared into the darkening forest. She didn’t know where she was, so she paused and assessed her situation. Command? she asked tentatively.
Okay, came a reassuring reply.
Help? she asked.
Help not available on this machine. Try man.
Kira looked perplexed. Hostname-a
Treacle HP-UX 13.1.2.5a HP 9000 PA-8900 64
Kira frowned again. She was in a computer she didn’t recognize, but it had to be
