"It is simple ... in a way. But it requires the use of a not-so-simple instrument."
"Such as I?" he asked, apparently intent upon the water.
"I did not mean Your Illustrious—I did not mean it that way. It is a little triumph of our Jursan technicians, which will shortly be at your disposal. I used it to force an illusion upon you."
"And very cleverly, I admit. Do you have it with you?"
"Yes. It is compact. It merely operates upon the idea that other forces can be used to produce hypnosis besides lights, drugs, and soothing sounds."
"Turn it on!" ordered Vyrtl.
e waited a moment, then twisted around on the stone to face her. There was no sign of the woman he had seen crossing the field. Before him seemed to stand the black-haired, lithe girl.
The only change was in her eyes, which no longer smiled into his so provocatively.