Here were magnificent buildings set in a gorgeous park, and here Ero Shan escorted us from the car toward a splendid palace. There were many people in the park, going to or coming from the various buildings. There was no hurry, no bustle, no confusion; nor was there idling or loitering. All suggested well considered, unhurried efficiency. The voices of those who conversed were pleasant, well modulated. Like the people I had seen elsewhere in the city, these were all handsome and well formed. We followed Ero Shan through an entrance into a wide corridor. Many of those we passed spoke pleasant greetings to our companion, and all of them looked at us with seemingly friendly interest, but without rudeness. "Beautiful people in a beautiful city," murmured Nalte. Ero Shan turned toward her with a quick smile. "I am glad that you like us and Havatoo," he said. "I hope that nothing will ever alter this first impression." "You think that something may?" asked Nalte. Ero Shan shrugged. "That all depends upon you," he replied, "or rather upon your ancestors." "I do not understand," said Nalte. "You will presently." He stopped before a door and, swinging it open, bade us enter. We were in a small anteroom in which several clerks were employed. "Please inform Korgan Kantum Mohar that I wish to see him," said Ero Shan to one of the clerks. The man pressed one of several buttons on his desk and said, "Korgan Sentar Ero Shan wishes to see you." Apparently from the desk top a deep voice replied, "Send him in." "Come with me," directed Ero Shan, and we crossed the anteroom to another door which a clerk opened. In the room beyond a man faced us from a desk behind which he was seated. He looked up at us with the same friendly interest that had been manifested by the people we had passed in the park and the corridor. As we were introduced to Korgan Kantum Mohar he arose and acknowledged the introduction with a bow; then he invited us to be seated. "You are strangers in Havatoo," he remarked. "It is not often that strangers enter our gates." He turned to Ero Shan. "Tell me, how did it happen?" Ero Shan told of witnessing my encounter with the three men from Kormor. "I hated to see a man like this go over the falls," he continued, "and I felt that it was worth while bringing them into Havatoo for an examination. Therefore I have brought them directly to you, hoping that you will agree with me." "It can do no harm," admitted Mohar. "The examining board is in session now. Take them over. I will advise the board that I have authorized the examination." "What is the examination, and what is its purpose?" I asked. "Perhaps we do not care to take it." Korgan Kantum Mohar smiled. "It is not for you to say," he said. "You mean that we are prisoners?" "Let us say rather guests by command." "Do you mind telling me the purpose of this examination?" I asked. "Not at all. It is to determine whether or not you shall be permitted to live."