But the Hawk acted.
"We'll see," he said curtly. "Friday, watch the Doctor closely; this trick may be only the first." An intent, grim figure, he strode to the case of coordinated brains, pulled over the first of its two controlling switches, and stood silent while slowly the pulsings of light grew through the inner liquid and very slowly irradiated the five gray, naked mounds that were human brains. The light came to full, and Carse threw over the second switch. He said into the grille:
"I am Captain Carse. I wish to know if you are aware of what has just happened. Do you hear me, and did you feel anything a minute ago?"
ilence. Friday, close to the Eurasian and watchful, hung breathless, hoping that words might come from the grille in answer. But the silken figure he watched was there only in body; Dr. Ku's mind was in a far space of his own.
Cold, unhuman words spoke out.
"Yes, Captain Carse, I hear you. I felt the vibrations of the explosion that occurred a minute ago."
"Hah!" grunted Friday, immediately relieved. "All bluff, suh! No damage to 'em at all!"
Carse asked quickly into the grille: